Franklin Academy vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Academy
Wake Forest · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,660 students
Heritage High
Wake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
| Measure | Franklin Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina | Heritage High Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #79 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #3867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,660 | 1,778 |
| Enrollment | 1,660 | 1,778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Franklin Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Franklin Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.3).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 1,660.
- •Franklin Academy is a charter school while Heritage High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Heritage High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Academy and Heritage High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Academy: 1,660. Heritage High: 1,778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Academy and Heritage High rank in North Carolina?
Franklin Academy is unranked and Heritage High is 79th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).