Franklin Classical Middle vs Renaissance High School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Classical Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students
Renaissance High School for the Arts
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
396 students
| Measure | Franklin Classical Middle Long Beach, California | Renaissance High School for the Arts Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,334 | #793 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13208 of 15,369 | #12988 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 991 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance High School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 23.1).
- •Franklin Classical Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Renaissance High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Renaissance High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 87.7%).
- •Renaissance High School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.6).
- •Franklin Classical Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 396.
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 Classical Middle better than Renaissance High School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance High School for the Arts ranks higher (31.6 vs 23.1 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 Classical Middle and Renaissance High School for the Arts?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Classical Middle: 991. Renaissance High School for the Arts: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Classical Middle and Renaissance High School for the Arts rank in California?
Franklin Classical Middle is 879th of 1,334 and Renaissance High School for the Arts is 793rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).