Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts vs School 21
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 563 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
258 students
School 21
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
665 students
| Measure | Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson, New Jersey | School 21 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 357 | #1457 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14472 of 16,910 | #45816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 258 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 6% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 18.5).
- •School 21 does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 64.5%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.5).
- •School 21 is the larger school with 665 students compared with 258.
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 Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts better than School 21?
On the Success Index (US), Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts ranks higher (24.6 vs 18.5 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 Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts and School 21?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts: 258. School 21: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts and School 21 rank in New Jersey?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is 312th of 357 and School 21 is 1457th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).