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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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Franklin Road Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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AP Courses
Sports offered
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Overview
Brentwood Academy 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. Our triangle philosophy supports strong academics and challenging athletics, built on a foundation of faith in the gospel. Set on a beautiful 50+ acre campus in the heart of Brentwood, TN, BA serves students in grades 6 through 12. Our highly skilled faculty members, committed to Christ, encourage students to pursue excellence across a wide range of interests. Brentwood Academy intentionally provides experiences that help our students become resilient, critical thinkers, thoughtful communicators, problem solvers, and Christ followers.
Franklin Road Academy is a coeducational, diverse learning community that offers pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade students 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 level in athletics or perfecting an art form.
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1969
1971
Students Body
Total Students
791 students
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Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
19%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
79
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Grade 7 Students
109
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Grade 8 Students
112
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Grade 9 Students
115
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Grade 10 Students
124
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Grade 11 Students
130
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Grade 12 Students
122
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
144 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
70%
Average Class Size
17
17
Number of AP Classes
23
31
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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List of Courses Offered
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Average SAT score
1172
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Average ACT score
25
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Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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
Jan. 5
Tuition Cost
$37,000
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Tuition Notes
2026-2027 (meal plan included)
Middle School - $34,740
Upper School - $37,740
Full鈥搕ime: $12,450
Kindergarten - Grade 4
$20,840
Grades 5 - 8
$25,160
Grades 9 - 12
$26,570
% on Financial Aid
29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,940
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Acceptance Rate
76%
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Admissions Director
Dr. Kathy Boles
Courtney Williamson
Admissions Associate
Bonnie Willis, Financial Aid
Holly Koogler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
18
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
38
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ACE Club (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering)Big Brother/Big Sister
Creative Writing ClubDECA
Eagle Investment ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
Fishing ClubFlight: Literary Magazine
Hand in Hand Service ClubHiking Club
HOSAInternational Food Club
Leadership Lab (Middle School)Math Team
National Honor SocietyPhotography Club
Pickleball ClubRobotics
Spanish Scholar ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student Leadership TeamTennessee Junior Classical League
Theater ClubUltimate Frisbee Club
Wilderness ClubYouth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Academy JuniorsAcademy Singers
ChorusConcert Band
Jazz BandMiddle School Musical
Rock BandSpeech & Debate
Upper School MusicalUpper School Play
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ice HockeyTSSAA Sports
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
