Orange High School vs STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km 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
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
South Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
180 students
| Measure | Orange High School Orange, New Jersey | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges South Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 357 | #232 of 357 |
| National rank | #14916 of 16,910 | #10481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,368 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 14% | – |
| city | Orange | South Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 22.2).
- •Orange High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 71.1%).
- •STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.1).
- •Orange High School is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 180.
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 STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges ranks higher (42.0 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 STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Orange and South Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High School: 1,368. STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High School and STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges rank in New Jersey?
Orange High School is 321st of 357 and STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is 232nd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).