Bellingham High School vs Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 8–12
740 students
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Franklin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
898 students
| Measure | Bellingham High School Bellingham, Massachusetts | Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Franklin, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #201 of 300 | #118 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6745 of 16,910 | #2340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 740 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | Bellingham | Franklin |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 56.2).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 740.
- •Bellingham High School is a public school while Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bellingham High School better than Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School ranks higher (85.2 vs 56.2 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 Bellingham High School and Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Franklin in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingham High School: 740. Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingham High School and Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Bellingham High School is 201st of 300 and Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is 118th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).