Franklin Elementary vs J Sam Gentry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
J Sam Gentry Middle
Mount Airy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Mount Airy, North Carolina | J Sam Gentry Middle Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #606 of 1,457 | #135 of 469 |
| National rank | #34444 of 50,301 | #8739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Mount Airy | Mount Airy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Sam Gentry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 36.3).
- •J Sam Gentry Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •J Sam Gentry Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 320.
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 Elementary better than J Sam Gentry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J Sam Gentry Middle ranks higher (44.9 vs 36.3 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 Elementary and J Sam Gentry Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 473. J Sam Gentry Middle: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and J Sam Gentry Middle rank in North Carolina?
Franklin Elementary is 606th of 1,457 and J Sam Gentry Middle is 135th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).