Merton Williams Middle School vs Northwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Williams Middle School
Hilton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Northwood Elementary School
Hilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
719 students
| Measure | Merton Williams Middle School Hilton, New York | Northwood Elementary School Hilton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 785 | #502 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2988 of 15,369 | #7412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 615 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| city | Hilton | Hilton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 71.7).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 27.6%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.7).
- •Northwood Elementary School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 615.
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 Merton Williams Middle School better than Northwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 71.7 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 Merton Williams Middle School and Northwood Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Hilton and Hilton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merton Williams Middle School: 615. Northwood Elementary School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merton Williams Middle School and Northwood Elementary School rank in New York?
Merton Williams Middle School is 196th of 785 and Northwood Elementary School is 502nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).