Hightstown High School vs Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightstown High School
Hightstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
East Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students
| Measure | Hightstown High School Hightstown, New Jersey | Melvin H. Kreps Middle School East Windsor, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 357 | #277 of 440 |
| National rank | #8024 of 16,910 | #5051 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,616 | 1,160 |
| Enrollment | 1,616 | 1,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 41% |
| city | Hightstown | East Windsor |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 51.4).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Hightstown High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Hightstown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 48.2%).
- •Melvin H. Kreps Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •Hightstown High School is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 1,160.
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 Hightstown High School better than Melvin H. Kreps Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Melvin H. Kreps Middle School ranks higher (62.0 vs 51.4 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 Hightstown High School and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hightstown and East Windsor in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hightstown High School: 1,616. Melvin H. Kreps Middle School: 1,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hightstown High School and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hightstown High School is 192nd of 357 and Melvin H. Kreps Middle School is 277th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).