Ridgefield Memorial High School vs Slocum Skewes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 625 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
Slocum Skewes School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 3–8
654 students
| Measure | Ridgefield Memorial High School Ridgefield, New Jersey | Slocum Skewes School Ridgefield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 357 | #206 of 440 |
| National rank | #7171 of 16,910 | #2503 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 512 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 56% |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slocum Skewes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 54.6).
- •Slocum Skewes School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Slocum Skewes School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Ridgefield Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 49.2%).
- •Slocum Skewes School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.4).
- •Slocum Skewes School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 512.
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 Slocum Skewes School?
On the Success Index (US), Slocum Skewes School ranks higher (74.2 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 Slocum Skewes School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgefield Memorial High School: 512. Slocum Skewes School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgefield Memorial High School and Slocum Skewes School rank in New Jersey?
Ridgefield Memorial High School is 177th of 357 and Slocum Skewes School is 206th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).