Franklin Academy vs Stokes Beard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Stokes Beard Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Franklin Academy Columbus, Mississippi | Stokes Beard Elementary School Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 427 | #351 of 427 |
| National rank | #47778 of 50,301 | #45985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stokes Beard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 14.7).
- •Stokes Beard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Stokes Beard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Stokes Beard Elementary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 231.
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 Academy better than Stokes Beard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stokes Beard Elementary School ranks higher (18.2 vs 14.7 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 Franklin Academy and Stokes Beard Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Academy: 231. Stokes Beard Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Academy and Stokes Beard Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Franklin Academy is 374th of 427 and Stokes Beard Elementary School is 351st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).