Capital City High School vs Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 584 m 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
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
Trenton · Public other · Grades 9–9
890 students
| Measure | Capital City High School Trenton, New Jersey | Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #352 of 357 | – |
| National rank | #15986 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 756 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 8% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Capital City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 64.7%).
- •Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.9).
- •Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is the larger school with 890 students compared with 756.
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 Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Capital City High School and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
About 584 m in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City High School: 756. Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City High School and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy rank in New Jersey?
Capital City High School is 352nd of 357 and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is unranked among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).