For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 888 students in Franklin, NH.
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, NH are Franklin High School, Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Gr: 9-13 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: 4-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Franklin, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Gr: 3-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, NH include Franklin High School, Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
3 public schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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