Franklin Elementary School vs Rahway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 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
Rahway High School
Rahway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,286 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Rahway, New Jersey | Rahway High School Rahway, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1258 of 1,479 | #298 of 357 |
| National rank | #35195 of 50,301 | #14024 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 658 | 1,286 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 11% |
| city | Rahway | Rahway |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 26.8).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Rahway High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 72.2%).
- •Rahway High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Rahway High School is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 658.
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 Rahway High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 26.8 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 Rahway High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rahway and Rahway in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 658. Rahway High School: 1,286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Rahway High School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 1258th of 1,479 and Rahway High School is 298th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).