Passaic High School No. 12 vs William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 879 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic High School No. 12
Passaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
805 students
| Measure | Passaic High School No. 12 Passaic, New Jersey | William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 357 | #1455 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16537 of 16,910 | #45692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,484 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 17% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 10.9).
- •William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 does better on math proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Passaic High School No. 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.6%).
- •William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.1).
- •Passaic High School No. 12 is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 805.
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 Passaic High School No. 12 better than William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
On the Success Index (US), William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 ranks higher (18.7 vs 10.9 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 Passaic High School No. 12 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic High School No. 12: 2,484. William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic High School No. 12 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 rank in New Jersey?
Passaic High School No. 12 is 356th of 357 and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 is 1455th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).