Collins Elementary vs Franklin Pierce High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
977 students
| Measure | Collins Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 1,154 | #177 of 333 |
| National rank | #22956 of 50,301 | #7638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 466 | 977 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 977 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.1 vs 52.8).
- •Collins Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 64.4%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Franklin Pierce High School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 466.
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 Collins Elementary better than Franklin Pierce High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Collins Elementary and Franklin Pierce High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Elementary: 466. Franklin Pierce High School: 977. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Elementary and Franklin Pierce High School rank in Washington?
Collins Elementary is 668th of 1,154 and Franklin Pierce High School is 177th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).