Franklin Elementary School vs Number 9
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Rahway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
658 students
Number 9
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Rahway, New Jersey | Number 9 Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1258 of 1,479 | #841 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35195 of 50,301 | #16052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 658 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| city | Rahway | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Number 9 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 35.1).
- •Number 9 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Number 9 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Number 9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 72.2%).
- •Number 9 does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.3).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 311.
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 Number 9?
On the Success Index (US), Number 9 ranks higher (63.1 vs 35.1 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 Number 9?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rahway and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 658. Number 9: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Number 9 rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 1258th of 1,479 and Number 9 is 841st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).