For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,357 students in Franklin County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, PA are Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Waynesboro Area Senior High School and Fannett-metal Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Franklin County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Fannett-metal Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 2,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
2463 Loop Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
756 South Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Gr: K-5
2168 Mont Alto Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 3%
401 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Gr: 1-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
10255 Mountain Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Gr: 1-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Scotland School Veterans Children (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Gr: 3-12
850 Broad St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, PA include Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Waynesboro Area Senior High School and Fannett-metal Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
8 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School vs. Chambersburg Area Sr. High School, Fannett-metal Sr. High School vs. Chambersburg Area Sr. High School, Waynesboro Area Senior High School vs. Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School
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