Hawthorne High School vs School 18
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
569 students
School 18
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
601 students
| Measure | Hawthorne High School Hawthorne, New Jersey | School 18 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 357 | #1241 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7690 of 16,910 | #34397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 569 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | Hawthorne | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 36.4).
- •Hawthorne High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Hawthorne High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Hawthorne High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 68.4%).
- •School 18 does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.9).
- •School 18 is the larger school with 601 students compared with 569.
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 Hawthorne High School better than School 18?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne High School ranks higher (52.6 vs 36.4 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 Hawthorne High School and School 18?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne High School: 569. School 18: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne High School and School 18 rank in New Jersey?
Hawthorne High School is 184th of 357 and School 18 is 1241st of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).