Princeton High School vs Riverside School
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.
Princeton High School
Princeton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,518 students
Riverside School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Princeton High School Princeton, New Jersey | Riverside School Princeton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #52 of 357 | #296 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1112 of 16,910 | #1835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,518 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 81.1).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Princeton High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 13.8%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.9).
- •Princeton High School is the larger school with 1,518 students compared with 306.
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 Princeton High School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (86.5 vs 81.1 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 Princeton High School and Riverside School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Princeton High School: 1,518. Riverside School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Princeton High School and Riverside School rank in New Jersey?
Princeton High School is 52nd of 357 and Riverside School is 296th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).