Carteret Junior High School vs Hillside Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Junior High School
Carteret · Public middle · Grades 7–8
568 students
Hillside Intermediate School
Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students
| Measure | Carteret Junior High School Carteret, New Jersey | Hillside Intermediate School Bridgewater, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #359 of 440 | #110 of 440 |
| National rank | #9244 of 15,369 | #484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 568 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Carteret | Bridgewater |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 42.6).
- •Hillside Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 78%).
- •Hillside Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Carteret Junior High School better than Hillside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Intermediate School ranks higher (87.8 vs 42.6 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 Junior High School and Hillside Intermediate School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Carteret and Bridgewater in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Junior High School: 568. Hillside Intermediate School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Junior High School and Hillside Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Junior High School is 359th of 440 and Hillside Intermediate School is 110th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).