Park Ridge High School vs Pascack Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 7–12
491 students
Pascack Valley High School
Hillsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
| Measure | Park Ridge High School Park Ridge, New Jersey | Pascack Valley High School Hillsdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 357 | #38 of 357 |
| National rank | #463 of 16,910 | #772 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| city | Park Ridge | Hillsdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 83.9).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Pascack Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 11.6%).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.1).
- •Pascack Valley High School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 491.
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 Park Ridge High School better than Pascack Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Ridge High School ranks higher (86.9 vs 83.9 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 Park Ridge High School and Pascack Valley High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Hillsdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ridge High School: 491. Pascack Valley High School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ridge High School and Pascack Valley High School rank in New Jersey?
Park Ridge High School is 17th of 357 and Pascack Valley High School is 38th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).