Hamilton West-Watson vs McGalliard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton West-Watson
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,408 students
McGalliard Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Hamilton West-Watson Hamilton, New Jersey | McGalliard Elementary School Hamilton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 357 | #938 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #13270 of 16,910 | #20008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,408 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGalliard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 30.3).
- •McGalliard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •McGalliard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •McGalliard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 59.7%).
- •McGalliard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Hamilton West-Watson is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 294.
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 West-Watson better than McGalliard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McGalliard Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 30.3 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 Hamilton West-Watson and McGalliard Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton West-Watson: 1,408. McGalliard Elementary School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton West-Watson and McGalliard Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hamilton West-Watson is 282nd of 357 and McGalliard Elementary School is 938th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).