Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus vs Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
Ewing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus Somerset, New Jersey | Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Ewing, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 440 | #345 of 440 |
| National rank | #5832 of 15,369 | #8475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 787 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Somerset | Ewing |
| 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 46.2).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 60.1%).
- •Gilmore J Fisher Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.1).
- •Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is the larger school with 789 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 Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus better than Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus ranks higher (58.3 vs 46.2 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 Sampson G. Smith Campus and Gilmore J Fisher Middle School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Ewing in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus: 787. Gilmore J Fisher Middle School: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus and Gilmore J Fisher Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is 296th of 440 and Gilmore J Fisher Middle School is 345th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).