Franklin Middle School vs Paul A. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 4–8
301 students
Paul A. Smith School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
261 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School Franklin, New Hampshire | Paul A. Smith School Franklin, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 93 | #244 of 254 |
| National rank | #11566 of 15,369 | #34265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 301 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul A. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 31.7).
- •Paul A. Smith School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Paul A. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 67.1%).
- •Paul A. Smith School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.1).
- •Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 261.
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 Franklin Middle School better than Paul A. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul A. Smith School ranks higher (36.6 vs 31.7 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 Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School: 301. Paul A. Smith School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School rank in New Hampshire?
Franklin Middle School is 92nd of 93 and Paul A. Smith School is 244th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).