Darlene C. McKnight Elementary vs Patton J. Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 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
Patton J. Hill Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
555 students
| Measure | Darlene C. McKnight Elementary Trenton, New Jersey | Patton J. Hill Elementary School Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1463 of 1,479 | #1471 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #46213 of 50,301 | #47087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 350 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| 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 16.1).
- •Patton J. Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Patton J. Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Darlene C. McKnight Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 87.2%).
- •Patton J. Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Patton J. Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 555 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 Patton J. Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Darlene C. McKnight Elementary ranks higher (17.7 vs 16.1 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 Patton J. Hill Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary: 350. Patton J. Hill Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlene C. McKnight Elementary and Patton J. Hill Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary is 1463rd of 1,479 and Patton J. Hill Elementary School is 1471st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).