Acton Elementary School vs Franklin Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acton Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
275 students
Franklin Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,438 students
| Measure | Acton Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Franklin Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,053 | #213 of 387 |
| National rank | #12851 of 50,301 | #8207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 275 | 3,438 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 3,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 38% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 50.7).
- •Acton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 38%).
- •Franklin Central High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Franklin Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 53.5%).
- •Acton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.0).
- •Franklin Central High School is the larger school with 3,438 students compared with 275.
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 Acton Elementary School better than Franklin Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Acton Elementary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 50.7 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 Acton Elementary School and Franklin Central High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acton Elementary School: 275. Franklin Central High School: 3,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acton Elementary School and Franklin Central High School rank in Indiana?
Acton Elementary School is 211th of 1,053 and Franklin Central High School is 213th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).