Nutley High School vs Spring Garden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nutley High School
Nutley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
Spring Garden School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students
| Measure | Nutley High School Nutley, New Jersey | Spring Garden School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 357 | #506 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3439 of 16,910 | #5637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,222 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Nutley | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Garden School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 69.5).
- •Spring Garden School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Spring Garden School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 15.4%).
- •Nutley High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.4).
- •Nutley High School is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 606.
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 Nutley High School better than Spring Garden School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Garden School ranks higher (78.9 vs 69.5 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 Nutley High School and Spring Garden School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nutley and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nutley High School: 1,222. Spring Garden School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nutley High School and Spring Garden School rank in New Jersey?
Nutley High School is 107th of 357 and Spring Garden School is 506th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).