Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School vs Horace Mann
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Franklin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
898 students
Horace Mann
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Franklin, Massachusetts | Horace Mann Franklin, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,009 | #93 of 300 |
| National rank | #2340 of 50,301 | #1870 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 898 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 77.7).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 407.
- •Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is a charter school while Horace Mann is a public 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 Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School better than Horace Mann?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School ranks higher (85.2 vs 77.7 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 Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School and Horace Mann?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School: 898. Horace Mann: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School and Horace Mann rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is 118th of 1,009 and Horace Mann is 93rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).