Franklin Military Academy vs Mathews High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 96 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
Mathews High
Mathews · Public high · Grades 8–12
333 students
| Measure | Franklin Military Academy Richmond, Virginia | Mathews High Mathews, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 317 | #133 of 317 |
| National rank | #2923 of 16,910 | #2506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 335 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| city | Richmond | Mathews |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mathews High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 71.5).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Mathews High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Mathews High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Franklin Military Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 11.9).
- •Franklin Military Academy is the larger school with 335 students compared with 333.
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 Mathews High?
On the Success Index (US), Mathews High ranks higher (73.3 vs 71.5 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 Mathews High?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Mathews in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Military Academy: 335. Mathews High: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Military Academy and Mathews High rank in Virginia?
Franklin Military Academy is 157th of 317 and Mathews High is 133rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).