Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center vs Payton College Preparatory HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 528 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
348 students
Payton College Preparatory HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,260 students
| Measure | Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center Chicago, Illinois | Payton College Preparatory HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #786 of 2,303 | #3 of 691 |
| National rank | #24194 of 50,301 | #611 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 93% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payton College Preparatory HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 51.4).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on math proficiency (93% vs 42%).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 47%).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Payton College Preparatory HS is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 348.
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 Elem Fine Arts Center better than Payton College Preparatory HS?
On the Success Index (US), Payton College Preparatory HS ranks higher (85.4 vs 51.4 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 Elem Fine Arts Center and Payton College Preparatory HS?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center: 348. Payton College Preparatory HS: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center and Payton College Preparatory HS rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center is 786th of 2,303 and Payton College Preparatory HS is 3rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).