Franklin Pierce High School vs Morris Ford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 544 m 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
Morris Ford Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma, Washington | Morris Ford Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 333 | #278 of 363 |
| National rank | #7638 of 16,910 | #10117 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 977 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Pierce High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 38.7).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 64.6%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 831.
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 Morris Ford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Pierce High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 38.7 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 Morris Ford Middle School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Pierce High School: 977. Morris Ford Middle School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Pierce High School and Morris Ford Middle School rank in Washington?
Franklin Pierce High School is 177th of 333 and Morris Ford Middle School is 278th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).