Central Middle School vs Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Parsippany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Lake Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Parsippany, New Jersey | Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #135 of 440 | #274 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #830 of 15,369 | #1610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 755 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Parsippany | Lake Hiawatha |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 84.4).
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 25.2%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 445.
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 Middle School better than Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Hiawatha Elementary School ranks higher (87.1 vs 84.4 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 Middle School and Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 755. Lake Hiawatha Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Lake Hiawatha Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central Middle School is 135th of 440 and Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is 274th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).