Top Rankings
Franklin Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,123 students in Franklin Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Franklin Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
7,123 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
692 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Franklin Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,052 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,744 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
33%
# Black Students
2,297 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
32%
15%
# White Students
748 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
11%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
227 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
398
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
438
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
519
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
476
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
452
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
454
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
437
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
449
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
461
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
457
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
531
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
569
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
505
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
547
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
430
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,485 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,192 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$210 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$201 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,485
$27,145
Spending / Student
$28,192
$26,033
Best Franklin Township Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Eden Street
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 297-5666
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 297-5666
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Macafee Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Conerly Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Conerly Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #66.
Claremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Claremont Road
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 873-0100
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 873-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,220 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Grove Manor School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,123 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District is ranked #465 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Township Public School District?
39% of Franklin Township Public School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Franklin Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,192 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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