Hawthorne High School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 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
Washington Elementary School
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
| Measure | Hawthorne High School Hawthorne, New Jersey | Washington Elementary School Hawthorne, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 357 | #868 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7690 of 16,910 | #17032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 569 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 52.6).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Hawthorne High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 56.9%).
- •Hawthorne High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.0).
- •Hawthorne High School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 253.
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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 52.6 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 Washington Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne High School: 569. Washington Elementary School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne High School and Washington Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hawthorne High School is 184th of 357 and Washington Elementary School is 868th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).