Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus vs Hillcrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 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
Hillcrest School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus Somerset, New Jersey | Hillcrest School Somerset, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 440 | #1137 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5832 of 15,369 | #29669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 787 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| 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 43.4).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 60.6%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.1).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is the larger school with 787 students compared with 439.
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 Hillcrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus ranks higher (58.3 vs 43.4 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 Sampson G. Smith Campus and Hillcrest School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus: 787. Hillcrest School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus and Hillcrest School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is 296th of 440 and Hillcrest School is 1137th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).