Rahway High School vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rahway High School
Rahway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,286 students
Valley Road School
Clark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Rahway High School Rahway, New Jersey | Valley Road School Clark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #298 of 357 | #230 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14024 of 16,910 | #1134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,286 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 1,286 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 68% |
| city | Rahway | Clark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 26.8).
- •Valley Road School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 11%).
- •Valley Road School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 33%).
- •Valley Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 63.2%).
- •Valley Road School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Rahway High School is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 390.
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 Rahway High School better than Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Road School ranks higher (88.6 vs 26.8 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 Rahway High School and Valley Road School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rahway and Clark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rahway High School: 1,286. Valley Road School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rahway High School and Valley Road School rank in New Jersey?
Rahway High School is 298th of 357 and Valley Road School is 230th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).