Nutley High School vs Washington 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
Washington School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
534 students
| Measure | Nutley High School Nutley, New Jersey | Washington School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 357 | #533 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3439 of 16,910 | #6395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,222 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| city | Nutley | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 69.5).
- •Washington School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Washington School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Nutley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 23.4%).
- •Washington School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Nutley High School is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 534.
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 Washington School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington School ranks higher (77.6 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 Washington 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. Washington School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nutley High School and Washington School rank in New Jersey?
Nutley High School is 107th of 357 and Washington School is 533rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).