Franklin High School vs Summit Public School: Sierra
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students
Summit Public School: Sierra
Seattle · Charter high · Grades 9–12
214 students
| Measure | Franklin High School Seattle, Washington | Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 333 | #108 of 333 |
| National rank | #6724 of 16,910 | #5498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,277 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Public School: Sierra scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 56.3).
- •Franklin High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Franklin High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Summit Public School: Sierra does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 57.2%).
- •Summit Public School: Sierra does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.6).
- •Franklin High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 214.
- •Franklin High School is a public school while Summit Public School: Sierra is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High School better than Summit Public School: Sierra?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Public School: Sierra ranks higher (61.3 vs 56.3 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 High School and Summit Public School: Sierra?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High School: 1,277. Summit Public School: Sierra: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High School and Summit Public School: Sierra rank in Washington?
Franklin High School is 148th of 333 and Summit Public School: Sierra is 108th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).