Franklin Heights High School vs Watkins Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Heights High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,398 students
Watkins Memorial High School
Pataskala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
| Measure | Franklin Heights High School Columbus, Ohio | Watkins Memorial High School Pataskala, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #656 of 802 | #186 of 802 |
| National rank | #13318 of 16,910 | #3040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,398 | 1,397 |
| Enrollment | 1,398 | 1,397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 61% |
| city | Columbus | Pataskala |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 30.1).
- •Watkins Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Watkins Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 46%).
- •Watkins Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 71%).
- •Franklin Heights High School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 22.2).
- •Franklin Heights High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 1,397.
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 Heights High School better than Watkins Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Memorial High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 30.1 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 Heights High School and Watkins Memorial High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Pataskala in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Heights High School: 1,398. Watkins Memorial High School: 1,397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Heights High School and Watkins Memorial High School rank in Ohio?
Franklin Heights High School is 656th of 802 and Watkins Memorial High School is 186th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).