Albany Area Middle School vs Franklin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Area Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Franklin Middle
Thief River Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
| Measure | Albany Area Middle School Albany, Minnesota | Franklin Middle Thief River Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 266 | #118 of 266 |
| National rank | #1655 of 15,369 | #3916 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 59% |
| city | Albany | Thief River Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 67.4).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 59%).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 38.8%).
- •Franklin Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.0).
- •Albany Area Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 454.
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 Albany Area Middle School better than Franklin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Area Middle School ranks higher (78.9 vs 67.4 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 Albany Area Middle School and Franklin Middle?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Albany and Thief River Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Area Middle School: 457. Franklin Middle: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Area Middle School and Franklin Middle rank in Minnesota?
Albany Area Middle School is 30th of 266 and Franklin Middle is 118th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).