Ethel McKnight Elementary School vs Hightstown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel McKnight Elementary School
East Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–2
530 students
Hightstown High School
Hightstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students
| Measure | Ethel McKnight Elementary School East Windsor, New Jersey | Hightstown High School Hightstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 1,479 | #192 of 357 |
| National rank | #7249 of 50,301 | #8024 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 1,616 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 1,616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | East Windsor | Hightstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel McKnight Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 51.4).
- •Ethel McKnight Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 47.4%).
- •Ethel McKnight Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.2).
- •Hightstown High School is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 530.
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 Ethel McKnight Elementary School better than Hightstown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel McKnight Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 51.4 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 Ethel McKnight Elementary School and Hightstown High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between East Windsor and Hightstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel McKnight Elementary School: 530. Hightstown High School: 1,616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel McKnight Elementary School and Hightstown High School rank in New Jersey?
Ethel McKnight Elementary School is 567th of 1,479 and Hightstown High School is 192nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).