Bruce H. Tharrington Primary vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
432 students
Franklin Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Bruce H. Tharrington Primary Mount Airy, North Carolina | Franklin Elementary Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 1,457 | #606 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43433 of 50,301 | #34444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Mount Airy | Mount Airy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 22.2).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 432.
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 Bruce H. Tharrington Primary better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (36.3 vs 22.2 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 Bruce H. Tharrington Primary and Franklin Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary: 432. Franklin Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce H. Tharrington Primary and Franklin Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is 1053rd of 1,457 and Franklin Elementary is 606th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).