Hackettstown Middle School vs Willow Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackettstown Middle School
Hackettstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
507 students
Willow Grove Elementary School
Hackettstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
320 students
| Measure | Hackettstown Middle School Hackettstown, New Jersey | Willow Grove Elementary School Hackettstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #239 of 440 | #480 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3733 of 15,369 | #4956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 507 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Hackettstown | Hackettstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 68.2).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Hackettstown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 46%).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.5).
- •Hackettstown Middle School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 320.
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 Hackettstown Middle School better than Willow Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Grove Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 68.2 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 Hackettstown Middle School and Willow Grove Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hackettstown and Hackettstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackettstown Middle School: 507. Willow Grove Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackettstown Middle School and Willow Grove Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hackettstown Middle School is 239th of 440 and Willow Grove Elementary School is 480th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).