Acton Elementary School vs Franklin Central Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 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 Junior High
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,797 students
| Measure | Acton Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Franklin Central Junior High Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,053 | #210 of 335 |
| National rank | #12851 of 50,301 | #8689 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 275 | 1,797 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 1,797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 45% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 45.1).
- •Acton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 45%).
- •Acton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Central Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 53.5%).
- •Acton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.0).
- •Franklin Central Junior High is the larger school with 1,797 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 Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Acton Elementary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 45.1 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 Acton Elementary School and Franklin Central Junior High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acton Elementary School: 275. Franklin Central Junior High: 1,797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acton Elementary School and Franklin Central Junior High rank in Indiana?
Acton Elementary School is 211th of 1,053 and Franklin Central Junior High is 210th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).