Hillside High School vs Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside High School
Hillside · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Hillside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
323 students
| Measure | Hillside High School Hillside, New Jersey | Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School Hillside, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 357 | #375 of 440 |
| National rank | #13907 of 16,910 | #9900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 911 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 19% |
| city | Hillside | Hillside |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 27.3).
- •Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Hillside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 73.1%).
- •Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.6).
- •Hillside High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 323.
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 Hillside High School better than Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School ranks higher (39.7 vs 27.3 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 Hillside High School and Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hillside and Hillside in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside High School: 911. Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside High School and Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside High School is 294th of 357 and Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is 375th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).