Richmond Alternative vs Franklin Military Academy
Franklin Military Academy has a higher overall rating of 9.2/10 compared to 5.6/10. Franklin Military Academy is significantly larger with 314 students, about 2.3× the size of Richmond Alternative (134). In math proficiency, Franklin Military Academy leads at 86.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Richmond Alternative
Richmond, VA
5.6/10
High School6th – 12th
134 students
Franklin Military Academy
Richmond, VA
9.2/10
High School6th – 12th
314 students
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| Metric | Richmond Alternative | Franklin Military Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 9.8 |
| Growth Score | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 100% |
| Environment Score | 1.2 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,196 of 1,854 | #42 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 36th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Richmond Alternative | Franklin Military Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 86.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 83.0% | 87.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Richmond Alternative | Franklin Military Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 134 | 314 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 26.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 100.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 11–19% | 90%+ |
| District | Richmond City Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
| City | Richmond | Richmond |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Richmond (23220) | Richmond (23223) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,681 | $56,518 |
| Median Home Value | $468,900 | $236,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,354 | $1,224 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.9% | 31.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% | 19.1% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 22 min |