Franklin Elementary vs White Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 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
White Plains Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Mount Airy, North Carolina | White Plains Elementary Mount Airy, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #606 of 1,457 | #402 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34444 of 50,301 | #28214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 473 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Mount Airy | Mount Airy |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Plains Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 36.3).
- •White Plains Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •White Plains Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% 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 14.9).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 328.
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 White Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), White Plains Elementary ranks higher (45.6 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 White Plains Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mount Airy in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 473. White Plains Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and White Plains Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Franklin Elementary is 606th of 1,457 and White Plains Elementary is 402nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).