Franklin L. Williams School vs Kindle Education Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km 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
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Jersey City · Charter middle · Grades 6–7
87 students
| Measure | Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City, New Jersey | Kindle Education Public Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 440 | #381 of 440 |
| National rank | #10023 of 15,369 | #10192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 906 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.1 vs 38.4).
- •Kindle Education Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 81.9%).
- •Franklin L. Williams School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.8).
- •Franklin L. Williams School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 87.
- •Franklin L. Williams School is a public school while Kindle Education Public Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kindle Education Public Charter 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 L. Williams School and Kindle Education Public Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin L. Williams School: 906. Kindle Education Public Charter School: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin L. Williams School and Kindle Education Public Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin L. Williams School is 379th of 440 and Kindle Education Public Charter School is 381st of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).