Point Pleasant Beach High School vs Point Pleasant Borough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Point Pleasant Beach High School
Point Pleasant Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Point Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
831 students
| Measure | Point Pleasant Beach High School Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey | Point Pleasant Borough High School Point Pleasant, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 357 | #96 of 357 |
| National rank | #1921 of 16,910 | #2929 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 331 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Point Pleasant Beach | Point Pleasant |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 71.5).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Point Pleasant Borough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 19.6%).
- •Point Pleasant Beach High School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.7).
- •Point Pleasant Borough High School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 331.
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 Point Pleasant Beach High School better than Point Pleasant Borough High School?
On the Success Index (US), Point Pleasant Beach High School ranks higher (76.1 vs 71.5 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 Point Pleasant Beach High School and Point Pleasant Borough High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Point Pleasant Beach High School: 331. Point Pleasant Borough High School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Point Pleasant Beach High School and Point Pleasant Borough High School rank in New Jersey?
Point Pleasant Beach High School is 71st of 357 and Point Pleasant Borough High School is 96th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).