For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,255 students in Franklin County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 459 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IN are Mount Carmel School, East Central High School and Brookville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6178 Johnson Fork Rd
Cedar Grove, IN 47016
(765) 647-4191
Cedar Grove, IN 47016
(765) 647-4191
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
East Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Trojan Pl - Suite A
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-4811
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #33.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10160 Oxford Pike
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-4101
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8356 Schuman Rd
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13246 Sr 121 - 322
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9092 Wildcat Ln
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-6040
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IN include Mount Carmel School, East Central High School and Brookville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, IN?
7 public schools are located in Franklin County, IN.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, IN go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, IN?
Franklin County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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