Central Elementary School vs Hackettstown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Great Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
349 students
Hackettstown Middle School
Hackettstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
507 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Great Meadows, New Jersey | Hackettstown Middle School Hackettstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #427 of 1,479 | #239 of 440 |
| National rank | #3936 of 50,301 | #3733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 349 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Great Meadows | Hackettstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 68.2).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 46%).
- •Hackettstown Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.5).
- •Hackettstown Middle School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 349.
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 Central Elementary School better than Hackettstown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 68.2 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 Central Elementary School and Hackettstown Middle School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Great Meadows and Hackettstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 349. Hackettstown Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Hackettstown Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 427th of 1,479 and Hackettstown Middle School is 239th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).