Central Avenue Elementary vs Franklin Pierce High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Avenue Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
977 students
| Measure | Central Avenue Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,154 | #177 of 333 |
| National rank | #21007 of 50,301 | #7638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 977 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 977 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 52.8).
- •Central Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Central Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 64.4%).
- •Central Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.1).
- •Franklin Pierce High School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 355.
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 Central Avenue Elementary better than Franklin Pierce High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Avenue Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 52.8 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 Central Avenue Elementary and Franklin Pierce High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Avenue Elementary: 355. Franklin Pierce High School: 977. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Avenue Elementary and Franklin Pierce High School rank in Washington?
Central Avenue Elementary is 612th of 1,154 and Franklin Pierce High School is 177th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).