Franklin Regional SHS vs Spectrum CS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Regional SHS
Murrysville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,101 students
Spectrum CS
Monroeville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
60 students
| Measure | Franklin Regional SHS Murrysville, Pennsylvania | Spectrum CS Monroeville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 618 | #550 of 618 |
| National rank | #493 of 16,910 | #14292 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,101 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 24.5% |
| city | Murrysville | Monroeville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Regional SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 25.5).
- •Franklin Regional SHS does better on math proficiency (85% vs 24.5%).
- •Franklin Regional SHS does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 24.5%).
- •Spectrum CS does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.5).
- •Franklin Regional SHS is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 60.
- •Franklin Regional SHS is a public school while Spectrum CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 SHS better than Spectrum CS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Regional SHS ranks higher (86.5 vs 25.5 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 SHS and Spectrum CS?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Murrysville and Monroeville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Regional SHS: 1,101. Spectrum CS: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Regional SHS and Spectrum CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Regional SHS is 43rd of 618 and Spectrum CS is 550th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).