Franklin Central High School vs Franklin Central Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,438 students
Franklin Central Junior High
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,797 students
| Measure | Franklin Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Franklin Central Junior High Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 387 | #210 of 335 |
| National rank | #8207 of 16,910 | #8689 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 3,438 | 1,797 |
| Enrollment | 3,438 | 1,797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 45.1).
- •Franklin Central Junior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Franklin Central High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 51.6%).
- •Franklin Central High School is the larger school with 3,438 students compared with 1,797.
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 Central High School better than Franklin Central Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Central High School ranks higher (50.7 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 Franklin Central High School and Franklin Central Junior High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Central High School: 3,438. Franklin Central Junior High: 1,797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Central High School and Franklin Central Junior High rank in Indiana?
Franklin Central High School is 213th of 387 and Franklin Central Junior High is 210th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).