Franklin Junior High School vs Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
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 - Arete Prep
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 6–12
540 students
| Measure | Franklin Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 203 | #44 of 286 |
| National rank | #1016 of 15,369 | #3128 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 288 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 64% |
| city | Mesa | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 70.7).
- •Franklin Junior High School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 64%).
- •Franklin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 62%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.2).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is the larger school with 540 students compared with 288.
- •Franklin Junior High School is a public school while Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep 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 - Arete Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Junior High School ranks higher (83.1 vs 70.7 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 - Arete Prep?
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 - Arete Prep: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Junior High School and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep rank in Arizona?
Franklin Junior High School is 3rd of 203 and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 44th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).