Newcomers High School vs School 2
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 488 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcomers High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
106 students
School 2
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
473 students
| Measure | Newcomers High School Paterson, New Jersey | School 2 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 357 | #1331 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8634 of 16,910 | #39228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 106 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcomers High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 29.0).
- •Newcomers High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 84.6%).
- •School 2 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.7).
- •School 2 is the larger school with 473 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 School 2?
On the Success Index (US), Newcomers High School ranks higher (49.1 vs 29.0 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 School 2?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcomers High School: 106. School 2: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcomers High School and School 2 rank in New Jersey?
Newcomers High School is 199th of 357 and School 2 is 1331st of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).