Franklin High School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Franklin High School Seattle, Washington | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 333 | #147 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6724 of 16,910 | #5391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,277 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 76% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 56.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 57.2%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.6).
- •Franklin High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 500.
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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (79.3 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High School: 1,277. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Washington?
Franklin High School is 148th of 333 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 147th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).