Hillsborough High School vs. Montgomery High School
Should I attend Hillsborough High School or Montgomery High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hillsborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,351 students in grades 9-12, Hillsborough High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,351 students
1,561 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#133 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
75%
Graduation Rate
94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
608
404
Grade 10 Students
559
371
Grade 11 Students
570
391
Grade 12 Students
565
373
Ungraded Students
49
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
52%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
53%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%