Hackensack High School vs Hackensack Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 875 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackensack High School
Hackensack · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,813 students
Hackensack Middle School
Hackensack · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,399 students
| Measure | Hackensack High School Hackensack, New Jersey | Hackensack Middle School Hackensack, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 357 | #373 of 440 |
| National rank | #11371 of 16,910 | #9863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,813 | 1,399 |
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 1,399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Hackensack | Hackensack |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hackensack Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 38.3).
- •Hackensack High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Hackensack High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Hackensack High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Hackensack Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Hackensack High School is the larger school with 1,813 students compared with 1,399.
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 Hackensack High School better than Hackensack Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hackensack Middle School ranks higher (39.8 vs 38.3 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 Hackensack High School and Hackensack Middle School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Hackensack and Hackensack in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackensack High School: 1,813. Hackensack Middle School: 1,399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackensack High School and Hackensack Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hackensack High School is 248th of 357 and Hackensack Middle School is 373rd of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).