Capital City High School vs Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 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
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
Trenton · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,097 students
| Measure | Capital City High School Trenton, New Jersey | Trenton Central High School - Main Campus Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 357 | #331 of 357 |
| National rank | #15986 of 16,910 | #15381 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 756 | 2,097 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 2,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 3% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trenton Central High School - Main Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 15.5).
- •Trenton Central High School - Main Campus does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Trenton Central High School - Main Campus does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Capital City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 70.9%).
- •Trenton Central High School - Main Campus does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.9).
- •Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is the larger school with 2,097 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 - Main Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Trenton Central High School - Main Campus ranks higher (19.3 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 Trenton Central High School - Main Campus?
About 1.7 km 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 - Main Campus: 2,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City High School and Trenton Central High School - Main Campus rank in New Jersey?
Capital City High School is 352nd of 357 and Trenton Central High School - Main Campus is 331st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).