Hightstown High School vs Montgomery High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 23 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
Montgomery High School
Skillman · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,611 students
| Measure | Hightstown High School Hightstown, New Jersey | Montgomery High School Skillman, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #192 of 357 | #25 of 357 |
| National rank | #8024 of 16,910 | #532 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,616 | 1,611 |
| Enrollment | 1,616 | 1,611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 70% |
| city | Hightstown | Skillman |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 51.4).
- •Montgomery High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 25%).
- •Montgomery High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Montgomery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 47.4%).
- •Hightstown High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Hightstown High School is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 1,611.
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 Montgomery High School?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery High School ranks higher (86.2 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 Montgomery High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Hightstown and Skillman in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hightstown High School: 1,616. Montgomery High School: 1,611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hightstown High School and Montgomery High School rank in New Jersey?
Hightstown High School is 192nd of 357 and Montgomery High School is 25th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).