For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,830 students in Franklin County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, TN are Huntland School and Franklin Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Franklin County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huntland School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntland School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gore St
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Co High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 Bypass Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2821
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2821
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
910 South Shepherd St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5672
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5672
Gr: K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, TN include Huntland School and Franklin Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
2 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Huntland School vs. Franklin Co High School, Franklin Co High School vs. Huntland School
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