Hamburg School vs Sussex Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamburg School
Hamburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
Sussex Middle School
Sussex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
291 students
| Measure | Hamburg School Hamburg, New Jersey | Sussex Middle School Sussex, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,479 | #263 of 440 |
| National rank | #19993 of 50,301 | #4634 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 246 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Hamburg | Sussex |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sussex Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 57.4).
- •Hamburg School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Sussex Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Hamburg School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 32.3%).
- •Hamburg School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.6).
- •Sussex Middle School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 246.
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 Hamburg School better than Sussex Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sussex Middle School ranks higher (63.9 vs 57.4 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 Hamburg School and Sussex Middle School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Sussex in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamburg School: 246. Sussex Middle School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamburg School and Sussex Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hamburg School is 937th of 1,479 and Sussex Middle School is 263rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).