East Hanover Middle School vs Frank J Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hanover Middle School
East Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
Frank J Smith Elementary
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
239 students
| Measure | East Hanover Middle School East Hanover, New Jersey | Frank J Smith Elementary East Hanover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #117 of 440 | #24 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #573 of 15,369 | #85 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 325 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | East Hanover | East Hanover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank J Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 86.7).
- •East Hanover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 4.2%).
- •Frank J Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 8.1).
- •East Hanover Middle School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 239.
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 East Hanover Middle School better than Frank J Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frank J Smith Elementary ranks higher (95.2 vs 86.7 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 East Hanover Middle School and Frank J Smith Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and East Hanover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Hanover Middle School: 325. Frank J Smith Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Hanover Middle School and Frank J Smith Elementary rank in New Jersey?
East Hanover Middle School is 117th of 440 and Frank J Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).