Halsted Middle School vs Newton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 860 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halsted Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students
Newton High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
| Measure | Halsted Middle School Newton, New Jersey | Newton High School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 440 | #150 of 357 |
| National rank | #7186 of 15,369 | #6090 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 52.0).
- •Newton High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Halsted Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Newton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 53.6%).
- •Halsted Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.1).
- •Newton High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 280.
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 Halsted Middle School better than Newton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton High School ranks higher (58.9 vs 52.0 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 Halsted Middle School and Newton High School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halsted Middle School: 280. Newton High School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halsted Middle School and Newton High School rank in New Jersey?
Halsted Middle School is 323rd of 440 and Newton High School is 150th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).