Franklin Junior High School is a public middle school in Franklin, Ohio, part of the Franklin City School District. The building was constructed in 1921 for grades 6-12. In 1948 the building became a four-year high school until 1954, when the Hampton Bennett School was opened.
Serving 617 students in grades 5-8, Franklin Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Franklin, OH school district, encompassing approximately 24.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Junior High School's student population of 617 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Franklin Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Junior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1736 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Junior High School's ranking?
Franklin Junior High School is ranked #1736 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Franklin Junior High School often compared to?
Franklin Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Franklin Junior High School?
617 students attend Franklin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Franklin Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Junior High School?
Franklin Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Junior High School offer ?
Franklin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Junior High School part of?
Franklin Junior High School is part of Franklin City School District.
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