Ridgefield Memorial High School vs Shaler Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 460 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgefield Memorial High School
Ridgefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
Shaler Academy
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
179 students
| Measure | Ridgefield Memorial High School Ridgefield, New Jersey | Shaler Academy Ridgefield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 357 | #699 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7171 of 16,910 | #11120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 512 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaler Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 54.6).
- •Shaler Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 46.7%).
- •Shaler Academy does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.4).
- •Ridgefield Memorial High School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 179.
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 Ridgefield Memorial High School better than Shaler Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shaler Academy ranks higher (70.3 vs 54.6 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 Ridgefield Memorial High School and Shaler Academy?
About 460 m in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgefield Memorial High School: 512. Shaler Academy: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgefield Memorial High School and Shaler Academy rank in New Jersey?
Ridgefield Memorial High School is 177th of 357 and Shaler Academy is 699th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).