Franklin Elementary School vs Kearny High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 645 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
950 students
Kearny High School
Kearny · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Kearny, New Jersey | Kearny High School Kearny, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,479 | #308 of 357 |
| National rank | #22068 of 50,301 | #14419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 950 | 1,825 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 11% |
| city | Kearny | Kearny |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 24.8).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Kearny High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 73.4%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.9).
- •Kearny High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 950.
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 Elementary School better than Kearny High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 24.8 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 Elementary School and Kearny High School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Kearny and Kearny in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 950. Kearny High School: 1,825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Kearny High School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 994th of 1,479 and Kearny High School is 308th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).