Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts vs School 26
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 411 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 26
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students
| Measure | Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson, New Jersey | School 26 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 357 | #1357 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14472 of 16,910 | #40613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 258 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 26 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 24.6).
- •School 26 does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •School 26 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 59.7%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.5).
- •School 26 is the larger school with 419 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 26?
On the Success Index (US), School 26 ranks higher (26.7 vs 24.6 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 Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts and School 26?
About 411 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 26: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts and School 26 rank in New Jersey?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is 312th of 357 and School 26 is 1357th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).