Palmyra High School vs Riverton School District
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmyra High School
Palmyra · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students
Riverton School District
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
252 students
| Measure | Palmyra High School Palmyra, New Jersey | Riverton School District Riverton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #200 of 357 | #326 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8719 of 16,910 | #2223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 385 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 62% |
| city | Palmyra | Riverton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverton School District scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 48.7).
- •Riverton School District does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Riverton School District does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Riverton School District does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 44.7%).
- •Riverton School District does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.3).
- •Palmyra High School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 252.
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 Palmyra High School better than Riverton School District?
On the Success Index (US), Riverton School District ranks higher (85.5 vs 48.7 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 Palmyra High School and Riverton School District?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palmyra and Riverton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmyra High School: 385. Riverton School District: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmyra High School and Riverton School District rank in New Jersey?
Palmyra High School is 200th of 357 and Riverton School District is 326th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).