Hamilton West-Watson
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hamilton, New Jersey 08610 · Hamilton Township Public School District
#282 of 357 high schools in New Jersey
#13270 of 16,910 nationally
About Hamilton West-Watson
Hamilton West-Watson is a public high located in Hamilton, in the Hamilton Township Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,408 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 282nd of 357 ranked high schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,408.
There are 24 schools in Hamilton; Hamilton West-Watson ranks 19th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hamilton West-Watson by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hamilton West-Watson
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
George E. Wilson Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 234 m away
Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Hamilton Twp · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
463 students · 803 m away
McGalliard Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students · 1.4 km away
Kisthardt Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 1.5 km away
Lalor Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 1.5 km away
Grace A Dunn Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students · 1.6 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
372 students · 1.6 km away
McCorristin Charter School
Hamilton · Charter other · Grades K–12
400 students · 2.1 km away
William Harrison Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
243 students · 2.2 km away
George Washington Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
321 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Middletown High School South
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,406 students
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
Iselin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
Shawnee High School
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,387 students
Colts Neck High School
Colts Neck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students
Millburn High School
Millburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,380 students
Hamilton East - Steinert
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton West-Watson a good school?
Hamilton West-Watson has a Success Index (US) of 30.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #282 of 357 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hamilton West-Watson rank in New Jersey?
Hamilton West-Watson ranks #282 of 357 high schools in New Jersey and #13270 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hamilton West-Watson?
Hamilton West-Watson had 1,408 students in 2025.
Is Hamilton West-Watson a elementary school or a high school?
Hamilton West-Watson is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hamilton West-Watson?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hamilton West-Watson; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.