Capital City High School vs Dr. Martin Luther King Middle 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
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
| Measure | Capital City High School Trenton, New Jersey | Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 357 | #361 of 440 |
| National rank | #15986 of 16,910 | #9336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 756 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 15.5).
- •Capital City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 75.8%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.9).
- •Capital City High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 650.
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranks higher (42.2 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Middle 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. Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Capital City High School is 352nd of 357 and Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is 361st of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).