Brentwood Academy vs. Franklin Road Academy
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Top Rankings
Brentwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Franklin Road Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Overview
Brentwood Academy (grades 6-12) is a co-educational, independent college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person--body, mind, and spirit--to the glory of God. Having a vision of the "heart" is foundational to the Brentwood Academy experience.
When Bill Brown established BA in 1969, he and the founding trustees envisioned a school that would emphasize the development of each student`s body, mind, and spirit.
Their intent was to establish a school that would encourage the cultivation of relationships, service, and community outreach, as well as provide an excellent academic experience.
Through the triangle philosophy, symbolizing the spiritual, academic and athletic dimensions of a whole person, we seek to ensure that strong academics and challenging athletics can prosper together in an environment where God is the foundation.
A spirit of cooperation, rooted in wholesome relationships, is necessary for this model of education to be effective. See more at: https://www.brentwoodacademy.com/.
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
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1969
1971
Students Body
Total Students
770 students
1040 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
95
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
-
56
Grade 3 Students
-
47
Grade 4 Students
-
52
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
72
71
Grade 7 Students
106
85
Grade 8 Students
114
79
Grade 9 Students
127
97
Grade 10 Students
125
91
Grade 11 Students
125
93
Grade 12 Students
101
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
70%
Average Class Size
17
14
Number of AP Classes
21
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1197
n/a
Average ACT score
26
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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
$31,490
$34,380
Tuition Notes
(2024-25) Middle School - $31,490
Upper School - $34,490
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
26%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,021
n/a
Acceptance Rate
76%
100%
Admissions Director
Dan Wilkerson
Courtney Williamson
Admissions Associate
Bonnie Willis, Financial Aid
Holly Koogler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
19
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Math TeamModel UN
National Honor SocietyRobotics
Student AmbassadorsStudent Leadership Team
Youth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Speech & Debate
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Best BuddiesBooks and Movies Club
Business ClubEmerging Leaders
Entrepreneurship ClubFishing Club
ForensicsInteract Club
Latin ClubLiterary Magazine
Math ClubNewspaper
Robotics ClubScience Club
Science OlympiadStudent Ambassadors
Arts and Music Programs:
3D DesignCeramics
ChoirDance
DramaInstrumental Music
Performing Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School Cross Country
