Franklin L. Williams School vs Jotham W. Wakeman School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 618 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City, New Jersey | Jotham W. Wakeman School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #379 of 440 | #531 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10023 of 15,369 | #6371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 906 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 67% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 39.1).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 81.9%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Franklin L. Williams School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 617.
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 L. Williams School better than Jotham W. Wakeman School?
On the Success Index (US), Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks higher (77.6 vs 39.1 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 L. Williams School and Jotham W. Wakeman School?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin L. Williams School: 906. Jotham W. Wakeman School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin L. Williams School and Jotham W. Wakeman School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin L. Williams School is 379th of 440 and Jotham W. Wakeman School is 531st of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).