Colts Neck High School vs Hamilton East - Steinert
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colts Neck High School
Colts Neck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students
Hamilton East - Steinert
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | Colts Neck High School Colts Neck, New Jersey | Hamilton East - Steinert Hamilton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 357 | #224 of 357 |
| National rank | #3628 of 16,910 | #9834 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,430 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 1,430 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Colts Neck | Hamilton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colts Neck High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 44.4).
- •Colts Neck High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Colts Neck High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Colts Neck High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 36.6%).
- •Hamilton East - Steinert does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Hamilton East - Steinert is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 1,430.
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 Colts Neck High School better than Hamilton East - Steinert?
On the Success Index (US), Colts Neck High School ranks higher (68.7 vs 44.4 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 Colts Neck High School and Hamilton East - Steinert?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Colts Neck and Hamilton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colts Neck High School: 1,430. Hamilton East - Steinert: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colts Neck High School and Hamilton East - Steinert rank in New Jersey?
Colts Neck High School is 113th of 357 and Hamilton East - Steinert is 224th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).