Central El Sch vs Franklin Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Franklin Area JSHS
Franklin · Public high · Grades 6–12
942 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Franklin, Pennsylvania | Franklin Area JSHS Franklin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 1,627 | #488 of 618 |
| National rank | #34734 of 50,301 | #10603 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 342 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 116.4% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 35.8).
- •Franklin Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Franklin Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Franklin Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 116.4%).
- •Central El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.4).
- •Franklin Area JSHS is the larger school with 942 students compared with 342.
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 Central El Sch better than Franklin Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Area JSHS ranks higher (41.4 vs 35.8 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 Central El Sch and Franklin Area JSHS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 342. Franklin Area JSHS: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Franklin Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 1227th of 1,627 and Franklin Area JSHS is 488th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).