Franklin High School vs Garden City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin High School
Livonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Garden City High School
Garden City · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
| Measure | Franklin High School Livonia, Michigan | Garden City High School Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 591 | #396 of 591 |
| National rank | #7125 of 16,910 | #11665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Livonia | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 37.2).
- •Franklin High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Franklin High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Franklin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 39.2%).
- •Garden City High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.9).
- •Franklin High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 896.
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 High School better than Garden City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 37.2 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 High School and Garden City High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Livonia and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High School: 1,272. Garden City High School: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High School and Garden City High School rank in Michigan?
Franklin High School is 205th of 591 and Garden City High School is 396th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).