Franklin Elementary vs North Surry High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
North Surry High
Mount Airy · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Mount Airy, North Carolina | North Surry High Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #606 of 1,457 | #382 of 528 |
| National rank | #34444 of 50,301 | #13464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 473 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| 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 29.4).
- •North Surry High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.2).
- •North Surry High is the larger school with 792 students compared with 473.
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 North Surry High?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (36.3 vs 29.4 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 Franklin Elementary and North Surry High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 473. North Surry High: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and North Surry High rank in North Carolina?
Franklin Elementary is 606th of 1,457 and North Surry High is 382nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).