For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,098 students in Franklin County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 460 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 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6178 Johnson Fork Rd
Cedar Grove, IN 47016
(765) 647-4191
Cedar Grove, IN 47016
(765) 647-4191
Gr: K-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
East Central High School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10160 Oxford Pike
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-4101
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8356 Schuman Rd
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Laurel School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13246 Sr 121
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9092 Wildcat Ln
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-6040
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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?
7 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: East Central High School vs. Franklin County High School, Franklin County High School vs. East Central High School
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