Orchard Elementary School vs Ridgewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,740 students
| Measure | Orchard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Ridgewood High School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 1,479 | #24 of 357 |
| National rank | #182 of 50,301 | #514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 1,740 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 1,740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| city | Ridgewood | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 86.4).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 5.2%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 1,740 students compared with 348.
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 Orchard Elementary School better than Ridgewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (94.0 vs 86.4 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 Orchard Elementary School and Ridgewood High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Elementary School: 348. Ridgewood High School: 1,740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Elementary School and Ridgewood High School rank in New Jersey?
Orchard Elementary School is 53rd of 1,479 and Ridgewood High School is 24th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).