Franklin H S vs Polk El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,835 students
Polk El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Franklin H S El Paso, Texas | Polk El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #540 of 1,419 | #448 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6669 of 16,910 | #7539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,835 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 2,835 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 56.5).
- •Polk El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Polk El does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Polk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 51.1%).
- •Polk El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.2).
- •Franklin H S is the larger school with 2,835 students compared with 649.
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 H S better than Polk El?
On the Success Index (US), Polk El ranks higher (75.7 vs 56.5 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 H S and Polk El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin H S: 2,835. Polk El: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin H S and Polk El rank in Texas?
Franklin H S is 540th of 1,419 and Polk El is 448th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).