Franklin Regional MS vs Plum MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Regional MS
Murrysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Plum MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
550 students
| Measure | Franklin Regional MS Murrysville, Pennsylvania | Plum MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 521 | #178 of 521 |
| National rank | #967 of 15,369 | #3740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 771 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | Murrysville | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Regional MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 68.2).
- •Franklin Regional MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Regional MS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Franklin Regional MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 31.8%).
- •Franklin Regional MS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.7).
- •Franklin Regional MS is the larger school with 771 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 MS better than Plum MS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Regional MS ranks higher (83.4 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 MS and Plum MS?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Murrysville and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Regional MS: 771. Plum MS: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Regional MS and Plum MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Regional MS is 51st of 521 and Plum MS is 178th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).