Franklin High School is a public high school located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The school serves the north central section of Williamson County for students in grades 9–12. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,729 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin High School serves the northern part of Franklin, TN, covering an area of approximately 61.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 1,729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,729 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
106 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Franklin High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
79%
57%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #73 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brentwood High School, Centennial High School, Ravenwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
1,729 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Franklin High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Williamson County School District.
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