Franklin Pierce High School vs Harvard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
977 students
Harvard Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma, Washington | Harvard Elementary Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 333 | #893 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7638 of 16,910 | #31261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 977 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Pierce High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 41.0).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 49%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 75.7%).
- •Harvard Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •Franklin Pierce High School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 445.
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 Pierce High School better than Harvard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Pierce High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 41.0 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 Pierce High School and Harvard Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Pierce High School: 977. Harvard Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Pierce High School and Harvard Elementary rank in Washington?
Franklin Pierce High School is 177th of 333 and Harvard Elementary is 893rd of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).