Orange High School vs Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 117 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange High School
Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,368 students
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Orange · Public middle · Grades 8–8
397 students
| Measure | Orange High School Orange, New Jersey | Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 357 | #365 of 440 |
| National rank | #14916 of 16,910 | #9496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 1,368 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 22.2).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Orange High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 65.7%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 16.1).
- •Orange High School is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 397.
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 Orange High School better than Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ranks higher (41.5 vs 22.2 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 Orange High School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High School: 1,368. Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation rank in New Jersey?
Orange High School is 321st of 357 and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is 365th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).