Hamilton West-Watson vs Middletown High School South
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 54 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
Middletown High School South
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,406 students
| Measure | Hamilton West-Watson Hamilton, New Jersey | Middletown High School South Middletown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 357 | #75 of 357 |
| National rank | #13270 of 16,910 | #2025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,408 | 1,406 |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | 1,406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 48% |
| city | Hamilton | Middletown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middletown High School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 30.3).
- •Middletown High School South does better on math proficiency (48% vs 16%).
- •Middletown High School South does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Middletown High School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 59.7%).
- •Middletown High School South does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •Hamilton West-Watson is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 1,406.
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 Middletown High School South?
On the Success Index (US), Middletown High School South ranks higher (75.6 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 Middletown High School South?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Middletown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton West-Watson: 1,408. Middletown High School South: 1,406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton West-Watson and Middletown High School South rank in New Jersey?
Hamilton West-Watson is 282nd of 357 and Middletown High School South is 75th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).