Custer Baker Intermediate School vs Franklin Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer Baker Intermediate School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
734 students
Franklin Community Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
726 students
| Measure | Custer Baker Intermediate School Franklin, Indiana | Franklin Community Middle School Franklin, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 335 | #114 of 335 |
| National rank | #6702 of 15,369 | #5883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 734 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 54.3).
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Franklin Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Franklin Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 50.3%).
- •Franklin Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Custer Baker Intermediate School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 726.
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 Custer Baker Intermediate School better than Franklin Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Community Middle School ranks higher (58.1 vs 54.3 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 Custer Baker Intermediate School and Franklin Community Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer Baker Intermediate School: 734. Franklin Community Middle School: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer Baker Intermediate School and Franklin Community Middle School rank in Indiana?
Custer Baker Intermediate School is 149th of 335 and Franklin Community Middle School is 114th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).