Franklin Central Junior High vs South Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 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
South Creek Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
476 students
| Measure | Franklin Central Junior High Indianapolis, Indiana | South Creek Elementary Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #210 of 335 | #143 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8689 of 15,369 | #10218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,797 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 1,797 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 79% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 45.1).
- •South Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 45%).
- •South Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •South Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 51.6%).
- •South Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.0).
- •Franklin Central Junior High is the larger school with 1,797 students compared with 476.
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 South Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Creek Elementary ranks higher (71.6 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 South Creek Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Central Junior High: 1,797. South Creek Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Central Junior High and South Creek Elementary rank in Indiana?
Franklin Central Junior High is 210th of 335 and South Creek Elementary is 143rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).