Frank J Smith Elementary vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank J Smith Elementary
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
239 students
Heritage Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
994 students
| Measure | Frank J Smith Elementary East Hanover, New Jersey | Heritage Middle School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 1,479 | #26 of 440 |
| National rank | #85 of 50,301 | #72 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 239 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | East Hanover | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (95.2 vs 94.3).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 4.2%).
- •Frank J Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.1).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 994 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 Frank J Smith Elementary better than Heritage Middle School?
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 Frank J Smith Elementary and Heritage Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank J Smith Elementary: 239. Heritage Middle School: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank J Smith Elementary and Heritage Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Frank J Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,479 and Heritage Middle School is 26th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).