Franklin Academy Cooper City vs Walter C. Young Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Academy Cooper City
Cooper City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,336 students
Walter C. Young Middle School
Pembroke Pines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Franklin Academy Cooper City Cooper City, Florida | Walter C. Young Middle School Pembroke Pines, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #391 of 2,187 | #140 of 563 |
| National rank | #6021 of 50,301 | #3308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,336 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 1,336 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.3% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| city | Cooper City | Pembroke Pines |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Academy Cooper City scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 70.2).
- •Franklin Academy Cooper City does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Franklin Academy Cooper City does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Franklin Academy Cooper City does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 34%).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.3).
- •Franklin Academy Cooper City is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 691.
- •Franklin Academy Cooper City is a charter school while Walter C. Young Middle 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 Franklin Academy Cooper City better than Walter C. Young Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Academy Cooper City ranks higher (78.2 vs 70.2 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 Academy Cooper City and Walter C. Young Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cooper City and Pembroke Pines in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Academy Cooper City: 1,336. Walter C. Young Middle School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Academy Cooper City and Walter C. Young Middle School rank in Florida?
Franklin Academy Cooper City is 391st of 2,187 and Walter C. Young Middle School is 140th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).