Franklin vs Thomson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin
North Andover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
383 students
Thomson
North Andover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
294 students
| Measure | Franklin North Andover, Massachusetts | Thomson North Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,009 | #414 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4765 of 50,301 | #13115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 383 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | North Andover | North Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 67.5).
- •Franklin does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Franklin does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Thomson does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Franklin is the larger school with 383 students compared with 294.
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 better than Thomson?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin ranks higher (80.4 vs 67.5 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 and Thomson?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between North Andover and North Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin: 383. Thomson: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin and Thomson rank in Massachusetts?
Franklin is 190th of 1,009 and Thomson is 414th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).