Franklin vs Horace Mann
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Horace Mann
Newtonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Franklin West Newton, Massachusetts | Horace Mann Newtonville, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,009 | #108 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #620 of 50,301 | #2162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| city | West Newton | Newtonville |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 85.6).
- •Franklin does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Franklin does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Franklin does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.6).
- •Horace Mann is the larger school with 351 students compared with 320.
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 Horace Mann?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin ranks higher (90.8 vs 85.6 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 Horace Mann?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Newton and Newtonville in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin: 320. Horace Mann: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin and Horace Mann rank in Massachusetts?
Franklin is 26th of 1,009 and Horace Mann is 108th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).