Central Middle School vs Watchung Hills Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Stirling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Warren · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,653 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Stirling, New Jersey | Watchung Hills Regional High School Warren, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 440 | #79 of 357 |
| National rank | #269 of 15,369 | #2114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 1,653 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 1,653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| city | Stirling | Warren |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 75.2).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Watchung Hills Regional High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 10.6%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Watchung Hills Regional High School is the larger school with 1,653 students compared with 284.
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 Watchung Hills Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (90.3 vs 75.2 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 Middle School and Watchung Hills Regional High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Stirling and Warren in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 284. Watchung Hills Regional High School: 1,653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Watchung Hills Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Central Middle School is 74th of 440 and Watchung Hills Regional High School is 79th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).