Best Public Schools in Somerset, NJ

The city of Somerset, New Jersey is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative public charter schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance.

Among the standout schools are Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School, which both show impressive academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in core subjects and strong graduation and low dropout rates. In contrast, Franklin High School and the Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus and Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus have relatively low proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics.

Among the traditional public elementary schools, MacAfee Road School stands out with higher-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Franklin Township Public School District and the state. The data also reveals significant variation in student demographics and per-student spending across the schools, which may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance.