Franklin High vs Southampton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 14 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
Southampton High
Courtland · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
| Measure | Franklin High Franklin, Virginia | Southampton High Courtland, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #274 of 317 | #183 of 317 |
| National rank | #5132 of 16,910 | #3411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| city | Franklin | Courtland |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southampton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 62.6).
- •Southampton High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Southampton High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Southampton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 100%).
- •Franklin High does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •Southampton High is the larger school with 704 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 Southampton High?
On the Success Index (US), Southampton High ranks higher (69.6 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 Southampton High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Courtland in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High: 504. Southampton High: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High and Southampton High rank in Virginia?
Franklin High is 274th of 317 and Southampton High is 183rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).