For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 717 students in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklinton are Central High School, Franklinton High School and Flex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 39%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklinton High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Franklinton High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Avondale Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Flex High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
567 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 610-9749
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 610-9749
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Franklinton Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH include Central High School, Franklinton High School and Flex High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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