For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 888 students in Franklin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Franklin School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
3 Schools
505 Schools
# Students
888 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.32
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,002 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,245
$22,103
Spending / Student
$19,002
$21,321
Best Franklin School District Public Schools (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin School District?
Franklin School District manages 3 public schools serving 888 students.
What is the rank of Franklin School District?
Franklin School District is ranked #186 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin School District?
90% of Franklin School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin School District?
Franklin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Franklin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,002 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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