Lipscomb Academy vs. Franklin Road Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lipscomb Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Franklin Road Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
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Overview
Lipscomb Academy is a premier, Christ-centered institution committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of each student.
Renowned for its personalized and customized learning programs, the academy empowers students to excel through innovative, hands-on experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
With a focus on nurturing individual potential, Lipscomb Academy ensures that every student thrives both academically and personally.
Franklin Road Academy is a coeducational, diverse learning community, offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students from 15 different countries a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community.
FRA provides an elite education within a collaborative learning environment, ensuring students become critical, innovative thinkers and leaders.
We value a well-rounded student experience, and our intentional class size allows students to fully engage in the classroom while competing at a high athletic level or perfecting an art form.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, Academic Support, Learning Enhancement Program, an on-site tutoring service
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Year Founded
1891
1971
Students Body
Total Students
1420 students
1040 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
165
95
Kindergarten Students
75
60
Grade 1 Students
75
54
Grade 2 Students
79
56
Grade 3 Students
75
47
Grade 4 Students
80
52
Grade 5 Students
82
78
Grade 6 Students
98
71
Grade 7 Students
89
85
Grade 8 Students
98
79
Grade 9 Students
117
97
Grade 10 Students
137
91
Grade 11 Students
130
93
Grade 12 Students
120
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
70%
Average Class Size
16
14
Number of AP Classes
17
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:8
Average SAT score
1310
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Average ACT score
28
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki Pants, Uniform Skirt, Purple/Black/Grey Collard Shirt)
(Khaki Pants, Uniform Skirt, Purple/Black/Grey Collard Shirt)
Formal
(Uniform Dress Code - Khaki pants/Plaid Skirt)
(Uniform Dress Code - Khaki pants/Plaid Skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$22,148
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Tuition Notes
$ 16,526 Pre-kindergarten,
$19,028 for Kindergarten - 4th Grade
$21,646 for Grades 5-8
$22,148 for Grades 9-12*Additional tuition information, contact our admissions dept.
Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3, 4, and 5)
Part–time: $7,470
Full–time: $12,450Kindergarten - Grade 4
$20,840Grades 5 - 8
$25,160Grades 9 - 12
$26,570
% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Melissa Miller
Courtney Williamson
Admissions Associate
Jennifer Watson (Elementary)
Holly Koogler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
31
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Concert Chorus, E Sports, Elementary School Chess Club, Elementary School Chorus, French Club, Freshman Chorus, High School Art Club, High School Band, High School Yearbook, Math Team, Middle School Band, Middle School Chess Club, Middle School Chorus, Middle School Drama Club, Middle School Speech Team, Middle School Yearbook, Mock Trial, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Pep Club, Political Club, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Senior Advisory Board, Senior Girl's Leadership Council, Service Club, Spanish Club, Standing Room Only Drama Club, Student Council, Student Newspaper
3D Design, Best Buddies, Books and Movies Club, Business Club, Ceramics, Choir, Dance, Drama, Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurship Club, Fishing Club, Forensics, Instrumental Music, Interact Club, Latin Club, Literary Magazine, Lower School Cross Country, Math Club, Newspaper, Performing Arts, Robotics Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Student Ambassadors