Hillcrest School vs New Brunswick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,443 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Somerset, New Jersey | New Brunswick High School New Brunswick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1137 of 1,479 | #341 of 357 |
| National rank | #29669 of 50,301 | #15567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 2,443 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 2,443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 8% |
| city | Somerset | New Brunswick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 18.3).
- •Hillcrest School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 8%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.2).
- •New Brunswick High School is the larger school with 2,443 students compared with 439.
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 Hillcrest School better than New Brunswick High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest School ranks higher (43.4 vs 18.3 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 Hillcrest School and New Brunswick High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Somerset and New Brunswick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 439. New Brunswick High School: 2,443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and New Brunswick High School rank in New Jersey?
Hillcrest School is 1137th of 1,479 and New Brunswick High School is 341st of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).