Hopewell Valley Central High School vs Somerville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
Pennington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
Somerville High School
Somerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,072 students
| Measure | Hopewell Valley Central High School Pennington, New Jersey | Somerville High School Somerville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 357 | #154 of 357 |
| National rank | #1361 of 16,910 | #6191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,068 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Pennington | Somerville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 58.5).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 26.3%).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Somerville High School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 1,068.
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 Hopewell Valley Central High School better than Somerville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks higher (79.4 vs 58.5 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 Hopewell Valley Central High School and Somerville High School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Pennington and Somerville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopewell Valley Central High School: 1,068. Somerville High School: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopewell Valley Central High School and Somerville High School rank in New Jersey?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is 61st of 357 and Somerville High School is 154th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).