Hopewell Valley Central High School vs South Hunterdon Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 9.8 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
South Hunterdon Regional High School
Lambertville · Public high · Grades 7–12
377 students
| Measure | Hopewell Valley Central High School Pennington, New Jersey | South Hunterdon Regional High School Lambertville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 357 | #98 of 357 |
| National rank | #1361 of 16,910 | #2976 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,068 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| city | Pennington | Lambertville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 71.3).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 30%).
- •South Hunterdon Regional High School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.2).
- •Hopewell Valley Central High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 377.
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 South Hunterdon Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hopewell Valley Central High School ranks higher (79.4 vs 71.3 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 Hopewell Valley Central High School and South Hunterdon Regional High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Pennington and Lambertville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopewell Valley Central High School: 1,068. South Hunterdon Regional High School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopewell Valley Central High School and South Hunterdon Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Hopewell Valley Central High School is 61st of 357 and South Hunterdon Regional High School is 98th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).