East Side High School vs Hawkins Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Side High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
Hawkins Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
660 students
| Measure | East Side High School Newark, New Jersey | Hawkins Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 357 | #1414 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15909 of 16,910 | #43007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,046 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawkins Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 16.1).
- •Hawkins Street School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •Hawkins Street School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •East Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 89.4%).
- •Hawkins Street School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •East Side High School is the larger school with 2,046 students compared with 660.
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 East Side High School better than Hawkins Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawkins Street School ranks higher (22.9 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 East Side High School and Hawkins Street School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Side High School: 2,046. Hawkins Street School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Side High School and Hawkins Street School rank in New Jersey?
East Side High School is 348th of 357 and Hawkins Street School is 1414th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).