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Franklin County Technical

82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376

Bottom 50%

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Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Franklin County Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 621 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
: Bottom 50%
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin County Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Franklin County Technical's student population of 621 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

School Type

Vocational school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Franklin County Technical
9	161
10	155
11	160
12	145

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Total Students

621 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical
2023	602
2022	583
2021	555
2020	494
2019	494
2018	488
2017	488
2016	507
2015	519
2014	523
2013	518
2012	511
2011	502
2010	512
2009	517
2008	525
2007	526
2006	413
2005	529
2004	526
2003	508
2002	512
2001	508
2000	490
1999	488
1998	467
1997	477
1996	479
1995	463
1994	453
1993	423
1992	396
1991	409

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical
2023	58
2022	59
2021	54
2020	49
2019	49
2018	52
2017	52
2016	55
2015	57
2014	54
2013	55
2012	57
2011	57
2010	56
2009	53
2008	57
2007	57
2006	56
2005	54

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Year Founded

1976

School Calendar

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School Motto

We Build Futures

School Rankings

Franklin County Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Franklin County Technical is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MA)

#1114 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical
2023	#1114
2022	#959
2021	#1262
2019	#1146
2018	#184
2017	#181
2016	#366
2015	#322
2014	#376
2013	#401
2012	#669

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25-29%

42%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	27%	42%	27%
2022	37%	41%	37%
2021	22%	37%	22%
2019	47%	51%	47%
2018	77%	52%	77%
2017	77%	53%	77%
2016	72%	64%	72%
2015	72%	61%	72%
2014	72%	61%	72%
2013	72%	61%	72%
2012	52%	59%	52%

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35-39%

44%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2022	37%	44%	37%
2021	27%	49%	27%
2019	37%	54%	37%
2018	87%	56%	77%
2017	92%	54%	92%
2016	92%	71%	92%
2015	92%	69%	92%
2014	87%	69%	87%
2013	87%	69%	87%
2012	87%	69%	87%
2011	72%	70%	72%

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35-39%

44%

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	10:1	12:1	10:1
2022	10:1	12:1	10:1
2021	10:1	12:1	10:1
2020	10:1	13:1	10:1
2019	10:1	13:1	10:1
2018	9:1	13:1	9:1
2017	9:1	13:1	9:1
2016	9:1	13:1	9:1
2015	9:1	13:1	9:1
2014	10:1	14:1	10:1
2013	9:1	14:1	9:1
2012	9:1	14:1	9:1
2011	9:1	14:1	9:1
2010	9:1	14:1	9:1
2009	10:1	14:1	10:1
2008	9:1	14:1	9:1
2007	9:1	13:1	9:1
2006	7:1	13:1	7:1
2005	10:1	14:1	10:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2014)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2014	1%	6%	1%
2013	1%	6%	1%
2012	1%	6%	1%
2011	2%	7%	2%
2007	1%	6%	1%
2005	1%	5%	1%
2004	1%	5%	1%
2003	1%	5%	1%
1994	1%	4%	1%
1993	1%	4%	1%

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Hispanic

25%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	6%	24%	6%
2022	7%	23%	7%
2021	6%	22%	6%
2020	4%	21%	4%
2019	4%	21%	4%
2018	3%	19%	3%
2017	3%	19%	3%
2016	3%	19%	3%
2015	2%	18%	2%
2014	1%	17%	1%
2013	3%	16%	3%
2012	3%	16%	3%
2011	3%	15%	3%
2010	4%	15%	4%
2009	5%	14%	5%
2008	4%	15%	4%
2007	3%	14%	3%
2006	1%	13%	1%
2005	1%	12%	1%
2004	2%	12%	2%
2003	2%	11%	2%
2002	3%	11%	3%
2001	2%	11%	2%
2000	2%	10%	2%
1999	2%	10%	2%
1998	3%	10%	3%
1997	3%	10%	3%
1996	3%	9%	3%
1995	4%	9%	4%
1994	3%	9%	3%
1993	1%	9%	1%

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Black

10%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	1%	10%	1%
2022	1%	10%	1%
2021	1%	10%	1%
2020	2%	9%	2%
2019	2%	9%	2%
2018	1%	9%	1%
2017	1%	9%	1%
2010	1%	8%	1%
2009	1%	8%	1%
2008	2%	8%	2%
2007	2%	8%	2%
2006	1%	8%	1%
2005	1%	9%	1%
2004	1%	9%	1%
2003	1%	9%	1%
2002	1%	9%	1%
1999	1%	9%	1%
1998	1%	8%	1%
1997	1%	8%	1%
1996	1%	8%	1%
1995	2%	8%	2%

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White

89%

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	90%	54%	90%
2022	88%	56%	88%
2021	90%	57%	90%
2020	92%	59%	92%
2019	92%	59%	92%
2018	96%	61%	96%
2017	96%	61%	96%
2016	97%	63%	97%
2015	97%	64%	97%
2014	97%	65%	97%
2013	94%	66%	94%
2012	93%	67%	93%
2011	93%	68%	93%
2010	92%	69%	92%
2009	93%	70%	93%
2008	94%	71%	94%
2007	93%	72%	93%
2006	98%	73%	98%
2005	95%	74%	95%
2004	95%	74%	95%
2003	95%	75%	95%
2002	95%	75%	95%
2001	96%	76%	96%
2000	96%	77%	96%
1999	96%	77%	96%
1998	95%	78%	95%
1997	94%	78%	94%
1996	95%	79%	95%
1995	94%	79%	94%
1994	95%	80%	95%
1993	98%	80%	98%
1992	97%	81%	97%
1991	99%	81%	99%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	3%	5%	3%
2022	3%	4%	3%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	2%	4%	2%
2019	2%	4%	2%
2015	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2013	2%	3%	2%
2012	3%	3%	3%
2011	2%	2%	2%
2010	2%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.21

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	0.19	0.64	0.19
2022	0.22	0.62	0.22
2021	0.19	0.62	0.19
2020	0.15	0.60	0.15
2019	0.15	0.60	0.15
2018	0.08	0.58	0.08
2017	0.08	0.58	0.08
2016	0.06	0.56	0.06
2015	0.06	0.55	0.06
2014	0.06	0.54	0.06
2013	0.12	0.53	0.12
2012	0.13	0.52	0.13
2011	0.13	0.51	0.13
2010	0.15	0.50	0.15
2009	0.13	0.51	0.13
2008	0.12	0.47	0.12
2007	0.13	0.46	0.13
2005	0.10	0.43	0.10
2004	0.09	0.43	0.10
2003	0.10	0.42	0.10
2002	0.09	0.41	0.10
2001	0.08	0.40	0.08
2000	0.08	0.39	0.08
1999	0.08	0.39	0.08
1998	0.09	0.38	0.10
1997	0.11	0.38	0.12
1996	0.10	0.36	0.10
1995	0.12	0.36	0.12
1994	0.10	0.35	0.10
1993	0.03	0.35	0.04
1992	0.08	0.34	0.06

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90-94%

90%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	92%	90%	92%
2022	92%	90%	92%
2021	87%	87%	92%
2020	87%	88%	87%
2019	92%	88%	92%
2018	92%	87%	92%
2017	87%	87%	87%
2016	92%	87%	92%
2015	95%	87%	95%
2014	92%	86%	92%
2013	95%	85%	95%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

35%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	37%	35%	37%
2022	38%	35%	38%
2021	40%	36%	40%
2020	45%	35%	45%
2019	45%	35%	45%
2015	42%	36%	42%
2014	36%	34%	36%
2013	40%	32%	40%
2012	37%	30%	37%
2011	33%	29%	33%
2010	29%	27%	29%
2009	24%	25%	24%
2008	22%	24%	22%
2007	20%	23%	20%
2006	25%	23%	25%
2005	17%	23%	17%
2004	19%	22%	19%
2001	17%	19%	17%
2000	18%	20%	18%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Franklin County Technical	Massachusetts	Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District
2023	5%	4%	5%
2022	6%	4%	6%
2021	6%	4%	6%
2020	7%	4%	7%
2019	7%	4%	7%
2015	6%	4%	6%
2014	11%	5%	11%
2013	12%	5%	12%
2012	11%	5%	11%
2011	11%	5%	11%
2010	15%	6%	15%
2009	12%	6%	12%
2008	13%	5%	13%
2007	13%	5%	13%
2006	10%	5%	10%
2005	9%	5%	9%
2004	6%	5%	6%
2001	7%	5%	7%
2000	7%	5%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin County Technical's ranking?

Franklin County Technical is ranked #1114 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.

What schools are Franklin County Technical often compared to?

Franklin County Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Valley Regional, Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Franklin County Technical?

The graduation rate of Franklin County Technical is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.

How many students attend Franklin County Technical?

621 students attend Franklin County Technical.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Franklin County Technical students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin County Technical?

Franklin County Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Franklin County Technical offer ?

Franklin County Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).

What school district is Franklin County Technical part of?

Franklin County Technical is part of Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District.

School Reviews

5 10/10/2025

This school was a perfect fit for our son. He's a bright kid but he was struggling in the traditional school, barely passing. But the teachers at FCTS have had an amazing impact on him. His grades freshman year gave him something to brag about, but more importantly we noticed how much his (academic) self-confidence was restored. He's excited about school again having gained a passion for his chosen trade.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 621 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
: Bottom 50%
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education