Franklin Community Middle School vs Needham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Community Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
726 students
Needham Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
347 students
| Measure | Franklin Community Middle School Franklin, Indiana | Needham Elementary School Franklin, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 335 | #539 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5883 of 15,369 | #23622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 726 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 52.2).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Franklin Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Franklin Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 47%).
- •Franklin Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Franklin Community Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 347.
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 Community Middle School better than Needham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Community Middle School ranks higher (58.1 vs 52.2 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 Community Middle School and Needham Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Community Middle School: 726. Needham Elementary School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Community Middle School and Needham Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Franklin Community Middle School is 114th of 335 and Needham Elementary School is 539th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).