For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,257 students in Franklin County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, PA are Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, Fannett-metal Sr. High School and Greencastle-antrim 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 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Franklin County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Fannett-metal Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Area Sr. High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #66.
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 2,285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Ctc
Vocational School
2463 Loop Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
756 South Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2168 Mont Alto Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
401 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Grades: 1-5
| 98 students
10255 Mountain Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Grades: 1-5
| 84 students
Scotland School Veterans Children (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
850 Broad St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, Fannett-metal Sr. High School and Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County, PA?
8 public high schools are located in Franklin County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, PA?
Franklin County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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