North Plainfield High School vs Tenafly High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Plainfield High School
North Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
Tenafly High School
Tenafly · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
| Measure | North Plainfield High School North Plainfield, New Jersey | Tenafly High School Tenafly, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #276 of 357 | #6 of 357 |
| National rank | #13000 of 16,910 | #289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,141 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 70% |
| city | North Plainfield | Tenafly |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tenafly High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 31.5).
- •Tenafly High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 12%).
- •Tenafly High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 45%).
- •Tenafly High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 75.7%).
- •Tenafly High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
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 North Plainfield High School better than Tenafly High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tenafly High School ranks higher (89.3 vs 31.5 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 North Plainfield High School and Tenafly High School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Tenafly in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Plainfield High School: 1,141. Tenafly High School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Plainfield High School and Tenafly High School rank in New Jersey?
North Plainfield High School is 276th of 357 and Tenafly High School is 6th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).