Franklin Elementary School vs Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
871 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Summit, New Jersey | Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School Summit, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #41 of 1,479 | #30 of 440 |
| National rank | #162 of 50,301 | #89 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 72% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.2 vs 93.8).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 15.5%).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.7).
- •Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 369.
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 Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Elementary School and Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 369. Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 41st of 1,479 and Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School is 30th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).