Franklin High School vs. Highlands School
Should I attend Franklin High School or Highlands School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 993 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
993 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#485 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
86%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
28
Grade 1 Students
-
25
Grade 2 Students
-
30
Grade 3 Students
-
25
Grade 4 Students
-
33
Grade 5 Students
-
17
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
37
Grade 9 Students
318
31
Grade 10 Students
256
19
Grade 11 Students
219
35
Grade 12 Students
200
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
27%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
75%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
11%