Franklin Elementary vs James Wright Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students
James Wright Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | James Wright Middle Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,069 | #337 of 359 |
| National rank | #7330 of 50,301 | #12239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 28.3).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 68.2%).
- •James Wright Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.4).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 245.
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 Elementary better than James Wright Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 28.3 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 Elementary and James Wright Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 308. James Wright Middle: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and James Wright Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 118th of 1,069 and James Wright Middle is 337th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).