Carteret High School vs Carteret Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 58 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret High School
Carteret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,188 students
Carteret Junior High School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 7–8
568 students
| Measure | Carteret High School Carteret, New Jersey | Carteret Junior High School Carteret, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 357 | #359 of 440 |
| National rank | #13519 of 16,910 | #9244 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,188 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Carteret | Carteret |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carteret Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 29.1).
- •Carteret High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 78%).
- •Carteret Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Carteret High School is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 568.
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 Carteret High School better than Carteret Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carteret Junior High School ranks higher (42.6 vs 29.1 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 Carteret High School and Carteret Junior High School?
About 58 m in a straight line, between Carteret and Carteret in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret High School: 1,188. Carteret Junior High School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret High School and Carteret Junior High School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret High School is 288th of 357 and Carteret Junior High School is 359th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).