Highland Park Middle School vs North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Middle School
Highland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
349 students
North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School
Wrightstown · Public middle · Grades 4–6
349 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle School Highland Park, New Jersey | North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School Wrightstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #245 of 440 | #216 of 440 |
| National rank | #3995 of 15,369 | #2970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 349 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| city | Highland Park | Wrightstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 67.0).
- •North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Highland Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 46.1%).
- •North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.6).
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 Highland Park Middle School better than North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 67.0 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 Highland Park Middle School and North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Wrightstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle School: 349. North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle School and North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Highland Park Middle School is 245th of 440 and North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School is 216th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).