Franklin City School District

150 E 6th St
Franklin, OH 45005-2559
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Franklin City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,005 students in Franklin City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Franklin City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,005 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#341 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
52%
63%
60%
74%
63%
98%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,898 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,898
$17,287
Spending / Student
$22,712
$17,235

Best Franklin City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4418 State Route 122
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8655
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
William C Schenck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Arlington Dr
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8665
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 E 4th St
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
George H Gerke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Sherman Dr
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8650
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 E 4th St
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8610
Grades: 8-12
| 679 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin City School District?
Franklin City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,005 students.
What is the rank of Franklin City School District?
Franklin City School District is ranked #366 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin City School District?
85% of Franklin City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin City School District?
Franklin City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Franklin City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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