Hamilton Primary School vs Hillside Intermediate School
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.
Hamilton Primary School
Basking Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–4
462 students
Hillside Intermediate School
Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students
| Measure | Hamilton Primary School Basking Ridge, New Jersey | Hillside Intermediate School Bridgewater, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,479 | #110 of 440 |
| National rank | #498 of 50,301 | #484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 462 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.8% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 59% |
| city | Basking Ridge | Bridgewater |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 87.8).
- •Hamilton Primary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Hamilton Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 15%).
- •Hillside Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Hillside Intermediate School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 462.
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 Hamilton Primary School better than Hillside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Primary School ranks higher (91.4 vs 87.8 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 Hamilton Primary School and Hillside Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Basking Ridge and Bridgewater in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Primary School: 462. Hillside Intermediate School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Primary School and Hillside Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Hamilton Primary School is 138th of 1,479 and Hillside Intermediate School is 110th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).