Hardyston Township Elementary School vs Sparta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardyston Township Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students
Sparta Middle School
Sparta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Hardyston Township Elementary School Franklin, New Jersey | Sparta Middle School Sparta, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #707 of 1,479 | #73 of 440 |
| National rank | #11595 of 50,301 | #267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Franklin | Sparta |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 69.6).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Sparta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 13.7%).
- •Hardyston Township Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.2).
- •Sparta Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 358.
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 Hardyston Township Elementary School better than Sparta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sparta Middle School ranks higher (90.4 vs 69.6 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 Hardyston Township Elementary School and Sparta Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Sparta in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardyston Township Elementary School: 358. Sparta Middle School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardyston Township Elementary School and Sparta Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Hardyston Township Elementary School is 707th of 1,479 and Sparta Middle School is 73rd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).