Franklin Military Academy vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 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
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Franklin Military Academy Richmond, Virginia | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 317 | #339 of 340 |
| National rank | #2923 of 16,910 | #12658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 27% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Military Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 26.1).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 10.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 500 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Military Academy ranks higher (71.5 vs 26.1 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Military Academy: 335. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Military Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Virginia?
Franklin Military Academy is 157th of 317 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 339th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).