Franklin High School vs Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
| Measure | Franklin High School Somerset, New Jersey | Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus Somerset, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 357 | #296 of 440 |
| National rank | #7477 of 16,910 | #5832 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,134 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 53.4).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Franklin High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Franklin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 55.8%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.9).
- •Franklin High School is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 787.
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 High School better than Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus ranks higher (58.3 vs 53.4 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 High School and Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High School: 2,134. Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High School and Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus rank in New Jersey?
Franklin High School is 182nd of 357 and Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is 296th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).