Ridgewood High School vs Somerville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 698 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,740 students
Somerville Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Ridgewood High School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Somerville Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 357 | #28 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #514 of 16,910 | #99 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,740 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 1,740 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 86% |
| city | Ridgewood | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 86.4).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 66%).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 3.8%).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 1,740 students compared with 394.
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 Ridgewood High School better than Somerville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerville Elementary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 86.4 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 Ridgewood High School and Somerville Elementary School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood High School: 1,740. Somerville Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood High School and Somerville Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Ridgewood High School is 24th of 357 and Somerville Elementary School is 28th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).