Newark School of Fashion & Design vs Ridge Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 518 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newark School of Fashion & Design
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
275 students
Ridge Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
593 students
| Measure | Newark School of Fashion & Design Newark, New Jersey | Ridge Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 357 | #1200 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13390 of 16,910 | #32633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 275 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 29.8).
- •Ridge Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 88%).
- •Ridge Street School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Ridge Street School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 275.
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 Newark School of Fashion & Design better than Ridge Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Street School ranks higher (39.0 vs 29.8 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 Newark School of Fashion & Design and Ridge Street School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newark School of Fashion & Design: 275. Ridge Street School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newark School of Fashion & Design and Ridge Street School rank in New Jersey?
Newark School of Fashion & Design is 284th of 357 and Ridge Street School is 1200th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).