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#55 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 3% in state

Franklin Military Academy

High School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA

A Richmond City Public Schools high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

701 North 37th Street, Richmond, VA 23223

  • Math 89% vs VA 68% (2025)
  • Reading 93% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency94% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency92% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+28.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation18.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$21,413
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Students at Franklin Military Academy score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency89%(2025 SOL)
School
State
68%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency93%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 91% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2017
ELA
81%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
89%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin Military Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,531/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,518

Median home value

$236,300

Median rent

$1,224/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

44.2%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Church Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7private9–121.0 mi50Compare →
Armstrong HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.7 mi690Compare →
Richmond AlternativeEnrollment path unverified5.96–122.5 mi134Compare →
Open HighEnrollment path unverified9.79–122.7 mi173Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Richmond City Public Schools

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#3 of 46
District spending per student
$21,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin Military Academy is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Military Academy

Franklin Military Academy is a public high school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 314 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Military Academy

What grades does Franklin Military Academy serve?

Franklin Military Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Franklin Military Academy?

Franklin Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Military Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Military Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Military Academy rank in VA?

Franklin Military Academy ranks #55 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Franklin Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklin Military Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Military Academy has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin Military Academy a charter school?

No, Franklin Military Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin Military Academy a Title I school?

No, Franklin Military Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Military Academy?

100.0% of students at Franklin Military Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 23223)
56,569
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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