Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, Virginia. It is a co-educational school serving grades 9-12. Franklin High School is a member of the Tri-Rivers District, Class A athletic conference. Franklin High School is part of the Franklin City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools District.
Serving 375 students in grades 8-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 375 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Franklin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
79%
22%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #859 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southampton High School, Windsor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
375 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Franklin High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Franklin City School District.
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