Ridgewood High School vs Stony Lane Elementary 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.
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,740 students
Stony Lane Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades K–4
223 students
| Measure | Ridgewood High School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Stony Lane Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 357 | #373 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #514 of 16,910 | #3061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,740 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 1,740 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | Ridgewood | Paramus |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 83.7).
- •Stony Lane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 62%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 13.9%).
- •Stony Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 1,740 students compared with 223.
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 Stony Lane Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood High School ranks higher (86.4 vs 83.7 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 Stony Lane Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Paramus in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood High School: 1,740. Stony Lane Elementary School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood High School and Stony Lane Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Ridgewood High School is 24th of 357 and Stony Lane Elementary School is 373rd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).