Grace A Dunn Middle School vs Hamilton West-Watson
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.
Grace A Dunn Middle School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
Hamilton West-Watson
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,408 students
| Measure | Grace A Dunn Middle School Trenton, New Jersey | Hamilton West-Watson Hamilton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 440 | #282 of 357 |
| National rank | #14287 of 15,369 | #13270 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 703 | 1,408 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 1,408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 16% |
| city | Trenton | Hamilton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton West-Watson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 16.9).
- •Hamilton West-Watson does better on math proficiency (16% vs 4%).
- •Hamilton West-Watson does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Hamilton West-Watson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 77.1%).
- •Hamilton West-Watson does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •Hamilton West-Watson is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 703.
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 Grace A Dunn Middle School better than Hamilton West-Watson?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton West-Watson ranks higher (30.3 vs 16.9 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 Grace A Dunn Middle School and Hamilton West-Watson?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Hamilton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace A Dunn Middle School: 703. Hamilton West-Watson: 1,408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace A Dunn Middle School and Hamilton West-Watson rank in New Jersey?
Grace A Dunn Middle School is 437th of 440 and Hamilton West-Watson is 282nd of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).