Below Average
#2046 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Franklin High School
High School · Franklin Township Public School District · Somerset, NJ
A Franklin Township Public School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
- Math 18% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,866
Median home value
$438,600
Median rent
$1,942/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey College Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,357 | Compare → |
| New Road School of SomersetPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| The Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Franklin Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin High School is listed in Franklin Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin High School
Franklin High School is a public high school in Somerset, NJ, part of Franklin Township Public School District, serving approximately 2,200 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,046 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Franklin High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin High School
What grades does Franklin High School serve?
Franklin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin High School rank in NJ?
Franklin High School ranks #2,046 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Franklin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin High School a charter school?
No, Franklin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin High School a Title I school?
No, Franklin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin High School?
44.9% of students at Franklin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (732) 302-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08873)
- 55,862
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08873; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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