Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan vs Northvale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Old Tappan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students
Northvale Public School
Northvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
540 students
| Measure | Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Old Tappan, New Jersey | Northvale Public School Northvale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 357 | #345 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #221 of 16,910 | #2449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,086 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| city | Old Tappan | Northvale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 85.0).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan does better on math proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.4).
- •Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 540.
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 Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan better than Northvale Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan ranks higher (90.4 vs 85.0 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 Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan and Northvale Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Old Tappan and Northvale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan: 1,086. Northvale Public School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan and Northvale Public School rank in New Jersey?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is 3rd of 357 and Northvale Public School is 345th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).