New Brunswick High School vs Passaic High School No. 12
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,443 students
Passaic High School No. 12
Passaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
| Measure | New Brunswick High School New Brunswick, New Jersey | Passaic High School No. 12 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 357 | #356 of 357 |
| National rank | #15567 of 16,910 | #16537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,443 | 2,484 |
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 2,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 4% |
| city | New Brunswick | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brunswick High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 10.9).
- •New Brunswick High School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 4%).
- •New Brunswick High School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •New Brunswick High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 98.4%).
- •New Brunswick High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Passaic High School No. 12 is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 2,443.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Brunswick High School better than Passaic High School No. 12?
On the Success Index (US), New Brunswick High School ranks higher (18.3 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are New Brunswick High School and Passaic High School No. 12?
About 51 km in a straight line, between New Brunswick and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Brunswick High School: 2,443. Passaic High School No. 12: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Brunswick High School and Passaic High School No. 12 rank in New Jersey?
New Brunswick High School is 341st of 357 and Passaic High School No. 12 is 356th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).