Montgomery High School vs. Hillsborough High School
Should I attend Montgomery High School or Hillsborough 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,561 students
2,351 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
171 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#265 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
71%
Graduation Rate
91%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
404
608
Grade 10 Students
371
559
Grade 11 Students
391
570
Grade 12 Students
373
565
Ungraded Students
22
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
52%
30%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
36%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%