Ben Franklin Elementary vs Lawrence Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
342 students
Lawrence Middle School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
584 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary Lawrenceville, New Jersey | Lawrence Middle School Lawrenceville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,479 | #185 of 440 |
| National rank | #12926 of 50,301 | #1972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 342 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 67.7).
- •Lawrence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 37.7%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Lawrence Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 342.
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 Ben Franklin Elementary better than Lawrence Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 67.7 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 Ben Franklin Elementary and Lawrence Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary: 342. Lawrence Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary and Lawrence Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Ben Franklin Elementary is 749th of 1,479 and Lawrence Middle School is 185th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).