Beech Grove Sr High School vs Franklin Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Grove Sr High School
Beech Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
914 students
Franklin Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,438 students
| Measure | Beech Grove Sr High School Beech Grove, Indiana | Franklin Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 387 | #213 of 387 |
| National rank | #14004 of 16,910 | #8207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 914 | 3,438 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 3,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 38% |
| city | Beech Grove | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 26.8).
- •Franklin Central High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 12%).
- •Franklin Central High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 35%).
- •Franklin Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 51.2%).
- •Beech Grove Sr High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •Franklin Central High School is the larger school with 3,438 students compared with 914.
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 Beech Grove Sr High School better than Franklin Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Central High School ranks higher (50.7 vs 26.8 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 Beech Grove Sr High School and Franklin Central High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Beech Grove and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Grove Sr High School: 914. Franklin Central High School: 3,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Grove Sr High School and Franklin Central High School rank in Indiana?
Beech Grove Sr High School is 360th of 387 and Franklin Central High School is 213th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).