Franklin Central High School vs Mary Adams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 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
Mary Adams Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
451 students
| Measure | Franklin Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Mary Adams Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 387 | #290 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8207 of 16,910 | #15385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 3,438 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 3,438 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Adams Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 50.7).
- •Mary Adams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% 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 50.6%).
- •Mary Adams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.0).
- •Franklin Central High School is the larger school with 3,438 students compared with 451.
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 Mary Adams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Adams Elementary School ranks higher (64.1 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 Franklin Central High School and Mary Adams Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Central High School: 3,438. Mary Adams Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Central High School and Mary Adams Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Franklin Central High School is 213th of 387 and Mary Adams Elementary School is 290th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).