Franklin Military Academy vs J.I. Burton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 468 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Military Academy
Richmond · Public high · Grades 6–12
335 students
J.I. Burton High
Norton · Public high · Grades 8–12
328 students
| Measure | Franklin Military Academy Richmond, Virginia | J.I. Burton High Norton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 317 | #249 of 317 |
| National rank | #2923 of 16,910 | #4515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 335 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| city | Richmond | Norton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Military Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 65.1).
- •J.I. Burton High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •J.I. Burton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 13.7).
- •Franklin Military Academy is the larger school with 335 students compared with 328.
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 Military Academy better than J.I. Burton High?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Military Academy ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.1 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 Military Academy and J.I. Burton High?
About 468 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Norton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Military Academy: 335. J.I. Burton High: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Military Academy and J.I. Burton High rank in Virginia?
Franklin Military Academy is 157th of 317 and J.I. Burton High is 249th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).