Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch vs Plum MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch
Murrysville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
789 students
Plum MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
550 students
| Measure | Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch Murrysville, Pennsylvania | Plum MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,627 | #178 of 521 |
| National rank | #5841 of 50,301 | #3740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 789 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Murrysville | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 68.2).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 31.8%).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 789 students compared with 550.
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 Regional Intermediate Sch better than Plum MS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch ranks higher (78.5 vs 68.2 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 Regional Intermediate Sch and Plum MS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Murrysville and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch: 789. Plum MS: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch and Plum MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is 349th of 1,627 and Plum MS is 178th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).