Newcomers High School vs Norman S. Weir
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 120 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcomers High School
Paterson ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
106 students
Norman S. Weir
Paterson ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
272 students
| Measure | Newcomers High School Paterson, New Jersey | Norman S. Weir Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 357 | #884 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8634 of 16,910 | #17528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades Kโ8 |
| Students | 106 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | โ | 61% |
| Math proficiency | โ | 46% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขNorman S. Weir scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 49.1).
- โขNewcomers High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 59.2%).
- โขNorman S. Weir does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.7).
- โขNorman S. Weir is the larger school with 272 students compared with 106.
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 Newcomers High School better than Norman S. Weir?
On the Success Index (US), Norman S. Weir ranks higher (61.0 vs 49.1 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 Newcomers High School and Norman S. Weir?
About 120 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcomers High School: 106. Norman S. Weir: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcomers High School and Norman S. Weir rank in New Jersey?
Newcomers High School is 199th of 357 and Norman S. Weir is 884th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).