Franklin School vs Helen I. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
328 students
Helen I. Smith School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
340 students
| Measure | Franklin School Saddle Brook, New Jersey | Helen I. Smith School Saddle Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 1,479 | #955 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19776 of 50,301 | #20757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 328 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Saddle Brook | Saddle Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 56.3).
- •Franklin School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 34.1%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Helen I. Smith School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 328.
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 School better than Helen I. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin School ranks higher (57.7 vs 56.3 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 School and Helen I. Smith School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Saddle Brook and Saddle Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin School: 328. Helen I. Smith School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin School and Helen I. Smith School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin School is 927th of 1,479 and Helen I. Smith School is 955th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).