Franklin Military Academy vs Jacob L. Adams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 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
Jacob L. Adams Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Franklin Military Academy Richmond, Virginia | Jacob L. Adams Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 317 | #940 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2923 of 16,910 | #17432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 69% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Military Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 61.1).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Jacob L. Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 99.7%).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 14.2).
- •Jacob L. Adams Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 335.
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 Jacob L. Adams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Military Academy ranks higher (71.5 vs 61.1 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 Jacob L. Adams Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Military Academy: 335. Jacob L. Adams Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Military Academy and Jacob L. Adams Elementary rank in Virginia?
Franklin Military Academy is 157th of 317 and Jacob L. Adams Elementary is 940th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).