Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School vs Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 692 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
Trenton · Public other · Grades 9–9
890 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Trenton, New Jersey | Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy Trenton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #361 of 440 | – |
| National rank | #9336 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 650 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 16% |
| Math proficiency | – | 8% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 75.8%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.1).
- •Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is the larger school with 890 students compared with 650.
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School better than Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School: 650. Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is 361st of 440 and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy is unranked among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).