Breakthrough Charter School vs Francis Marion School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breakthrough Charter School
Marion · Charter other · Grades PK–11
375 students
Francis Marion School
Marion · Public other · Grades PK–12
413 students
| Measure | Breakthrough Charter School Marion, Alabama | Francis Marion School Marion, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–11 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 375 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breakthrough Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 82.3%).
- •Francis Marion School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.8).
- •Francis Marion School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 375.
- •Breakthrough Charter School is a charter school while Francis Marion School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Breakthrough Charter School better than Francis Marion School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breakthrough Charter School: 375. Francis Marion School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School rank in Alabama?
Breakthrough Charter School is unranked and Francis Marion School is unranked among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).