Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts vs Wildwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 223 km 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
Wildwood High School
Wildwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
261 students
| Measure | Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson, New Jersey | Wildwood High School Wildwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 357 | #280 of 357 |
| National rank | #14472 of 16,910 | #13151 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 258 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Paterson | Wildwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wildwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 24.6).
- •Wildwood High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Wildwood High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.0).
- •Wildwood High School is the larger school with 261 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 Wildwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wildwood High School ranks higher (30.9 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 Wildwood High School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Wildwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts: 258. Wildwood High School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts and Wildwood High School rank in New Jersey?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is 312th of 357 and Wildwood High School is 280th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).