Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus vs Mckinley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
Mckinley Community School
New Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
524 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus Somerset, New Jersey | Mckinley Community School New Brunswick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 440 | #1382 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8057 of 15,369 | #42075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 592 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| city | Somerset | New Brunswick |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 24.4).
- •Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Mckinley Community School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.6).
- •Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is the larger school with 592 students compared with 524.
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 Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus better than Mckinley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus ranks higher (48.1 vs 24.4 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 Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus and Mckinley Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Somerset and New Brunswick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus: 592. Mckinley Community School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus and Mckinley Community School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is 335th of 440 and Mckinley Community School is 1382nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).