Franklin High School

500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,176 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Franklin High School's student population of 2,176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 186 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,176 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
186 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1421 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
26%
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49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
32%
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Black
36%
15%
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White
11%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Franklin High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Franklin High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #1421 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsborough High School, Bridgewater-raritan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
2,176 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Franklin High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Franklin Township Public School District.

School Reviews

5   10/6/2021
Very good school indeed. They have a JROTC program which is all about displent and Army. I'm a 9th grade freshman in marching band there so overall it's a very cool school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Luis Acosta
5   6/29/2016
Very good academic program, with many opportunities for AP, Honors, college credit, and outstanding provisions for special needs as well. Very warm, caring teachers and staff. One of the top schools in New Jersey for music, arts, sports and extracurricular programs.
- Posted by Parent - thauc

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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