Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 vs K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
Elizabeth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
306 students
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 Elizabeth, New Jersey | K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #297 of 357 |
| National rank | – | #13993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 77.8%).
- •Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.2).
- •K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is the larger school with 740 students compared with 306.
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 Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 better than K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 and K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50: 306. K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 and K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy rank in New Jersey?
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 is unranked and K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy is 297th of 357 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).