Franklin Elementary School vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 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
Valley Road School
Clark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Rahway, New Jersey | Valley Road School Clark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1258 of 1,479 | #230 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35195 of 50,301 | #1134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 658 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 68% |
| city | Rahway | Clark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 35.1).
- •Valley Road School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 25%).
- •Valley Road School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •Valley Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 72.2%).
- •Valley Road School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 390.
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 Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Road School ranks higher (88.6 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 Valley Road School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rahway and Clark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 658. Valley Road School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Valley Road School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 1258th of 1,479 and Valley Road School is 230th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).