Franklin High vs Gretna High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin High
Franklin · Public high · Grades 7–12
504 students
Gretna High
Gretna · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | Franklin High Franklin, Virginia | Gretna High Gretna, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #274 of 317 | #230 of 317 |
| National rank | #5132 of 16,910 | #4240 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| city | Franklin | Gretna |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gretna High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 62.6).
- •Gretna High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Franklin High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Gretna High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 100%).
- •Franklin High does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.7).
- •Gretna High is the larger school with 507 students compared with 504.
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 High better than Gretna High?
On the Success Index (US), Gretna High ranks higher (66.2 vs 62.6 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 High and Gretna High?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Gretna in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High: 504. Gretna High: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High and Gretna High rank in Virginia?
Franklin High is 274th of 317 and Gretna High is 230th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).