Hudson Arts and Science Charter School vs Veterans Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
Kearny · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
848 students
Veterans Middle School
North Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Hudson Arts and Science Charter School Kearny, New Jersey | Veterans Middle School North Arlington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,479 | #247 of 440 |
| National rank | #29390 of 50,301 | #4045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 848 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| city | Kearny | North Arlington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 43.8).
- •Hudson Arts and Science Charter School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Veterans Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Veterans Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 70.5%).
- •Veterans Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.1).
- •Hudson Arts and Science Charter School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 426.
- •Hudson Arts and Science Charter School is a charter school while Veterans Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hudson Arts and Science Charter School better than Veterans Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Middle School ranks higher (66.8 vs 43.8 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 Hudson Arts and Science Charter School and Veterans Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kearny and North Arlington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson Arts and Science Charter School: 848. Veterans Middle School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson Arts and Science Charter School and Veterans Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hudson Arts and Science Charter School is 1134th of 1,479 and Veterans Middle School is 247th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).