Franklin Elementary School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km 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
Washington Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Kearny, New Jersey | Washington Middle School Harrison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,479 | #328 of 440 |
| National rank | #22068 of 50,301 | #7422 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 950 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| city | Kearny | Harrison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 51.1).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 85%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.9).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 466.
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 Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 51.1 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 Washington Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kearny and Harrison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 950. Washington Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Washington Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 994th of 1,479 and Washington Middle School is 328th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).