Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus vs Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter 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
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School
Somerset · Charter other · Grades K–12
613 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus Somerset, New Jersey | Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School Somerset, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #296 of 440 | – |
| National rank | #5832 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 787 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 84% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 40%).
- •Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 55%).
- •Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 55.8%).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.7).
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is the larger school with 787 students compared with 613.
- •Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is a public school while Thomas Edison EnergySmart 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 Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus better than Thomas Edison EnergySmart 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 Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School?
About 3.6 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. Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is 296th of 440 and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School is unranked among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).