Franklin Central Junior High vs New Bethel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Central Junior High
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,797 students
New Bethel Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
439 students
| Measure | Franklin Central Junior High Indianapolis, Indiana | New Bethel Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 335 | #425 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8689 of 15,369 | #20010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,797 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 1,797 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bethel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 45.1).
- •New Bethel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 51.6%).
- •New Bethel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.0).
- •Franklin Central Junior High is the larger school with 1,797 students compared with 439.
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 Junior High better than New Bethel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Bethel Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 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 Junior High and New Bethel Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Central Junior High: 1,797. New Bethel Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Central Junior High and New Bethel Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Franklin Central Junior High is 210th of 335 and New Bethel Elementary School is 425th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).