Darlene C. McKnight Elementary vs Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
350 students
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
668 students
| Measure | Darlene C. McKnight Elementary Trenton, New Jersey | Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1463 of 1,479 | #438 of 440 |
| National rank | #46213 of 50,301 | #14579 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 350 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darlene C. McKnight Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 14.9).
- •Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 78.6%).
- •Darlene C. McKnight Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 350.
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 Darlene C. McKnight Elementary better than Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Darlene C. McKnight Elementary ranks higher (17.7 vs 14.9 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 Darlene C. McKnight Elementary and Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary: 350. Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlene C. McKnight Elementary and Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary is 1463rd of 1,479 and Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School is 438th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).