Capital City High School vs Clara Parker Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 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
Clara Parker Intermediate School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
583 students
| Measure | Capital City High School Trenton, New Jersey | Clara Parker Intermediate School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 357 | #436 of 440 |
| National rank | #15986 of 16,910 | #14230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 756 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clara Parker Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 15.5).
- •Clara Parker Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Clara Parker Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Capital City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 88.2%).
- •Clara Parker Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.9).
- •Capital City High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 583.
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 Clara Parker Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Clara Parker Intermediate School ranks higher (17.2 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 Clara Parker Intermediate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City High School: 756. Clara Parker Intermediate School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City High School and Clara Parker Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Capital City High School is 352nd of 357 and Clara Parker Intermediate School is 436th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).