Franklin Elementary vs Modesto High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
777 students
Modesto High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,292 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Modesto, California | Modesto High Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5593 of 5,693 | #835 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49846 of 50,301 | #13294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 777 | 2,292 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 2,292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 26% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Modesto High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 8.2).
- •Modesto High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Modesto High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 22%).
- •Modesto High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 94%).
- •Modesto High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.9).
- •Modesto High is the larger school with 2,292 students compared with 777.
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 Elementary better than Modesto High?
On the Success Index (US), Modesto High ranks higher (30.2 vs 8.2 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 Elementary and Modesto High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 777. Modesto High: 2,292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Modesto High rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 5593rd of 5,693 and Modesto High is 835th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).