Franklin Junior High School vs Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
288 students
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | Franklin Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 203 | #68 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #1016 of 15,369 | #5478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| city | Mesa | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 79.1).
- •Franklin Junior High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Franklin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 76%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.2).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete is the larger school with 522 students compared with 288.
- •Franklin Junior High School is a public school while Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete is a charter 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 Franklin Junior High School better than Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Junior High School ranks higher (83.1 vs 79.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Franklin Junior High School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Junior High School: 288. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Junior High School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete rank in Arizona?
Franklin Junior High School is 3rd of 203 and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete is 68th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).