Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus vs New Brunswick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.6 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
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,443 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus Somerset, New Jersey | New Brunswick High School New Brunswick, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 440 | #341 of 357 |
| National rank | #5832 of 15,369 | #15567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 787 | 2,443 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 2,443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 8% |
| city | Somerset | New Brunswick |
| 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 18.3).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on math proficiency (40% vs 8%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 88.1%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.2).
- •New Brunswick High School is the larger school with 2,443 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 New Brunswick High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus ranks higher (58.3 vs 18.3 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 New Brunswick High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Somerset and New Brunswick in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus: 787. New Brunswick High School: 2,443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus and New Brunswick High School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is 296th of 440 and New Brunswick High School is 341st of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).