Capital City High School vs Carroll Robbins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital City High School
Trenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
Carroll Robbins Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
459 students
| Measure | Capital City High School Trenton, New Jersey | Carroll Robbins Elementary School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 357 | #1439 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15986 of 16,910 | #44579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 756 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll Robbins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 15.5).
- •Carroll Robbins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Carroll Robbins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Capital City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 85.2%).
- •Carroll Robbins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.9).
- •Capital City High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 459.
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 Capital City High School better than Carroll Robbins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll Robbins Elementary School ranks higher (20.4 vs 15.5 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 Capital City High School and Carroll Robbins Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City High School: 756. Carroll Robbins Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City High School and Carroll Robbins Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Capital City High School is 352nd of 357 and Carroll Robbins Elementary School is 1439th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).