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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,027 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
7,027 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
684 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Franklin Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
29 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,007 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
14%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,865 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
34%
# Black Students
2,152 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
31%
15%
# White Students
725 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
10%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
448
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
439
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
480
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
554
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
531
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
498
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
496
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
438
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
473
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
470
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
550
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
550
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
542
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
558
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,888 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,577 is higher than the state median of $25,828. 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
$29,888
$26,931
Spending / Student
$28,577
$25,828
Best Franklin Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park 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
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Macafee Road 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
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Avenue 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
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Conerly Road 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
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(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
| 714 students
Rank: #66.
Claremont Elementary 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
| 666 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin High 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
| 2,200 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Grove Manor 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
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest 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
| 452 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(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
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,027 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District is ranked #465 out of 646 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?
41% of Franklin Township Public School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $28,577 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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