Franklin Junior/Senior High School is a school in Franklin in Morgan County, Illinois. The mascot is the Flashes and their colors are orange and black. All high school sports co-op with Waverly High School in Waverly to form the South County Vipers. Their colors are also orange and black.
Serving 141 students in grades 6-12, Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Jr/sr High School's student population of 141 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Jr/sr High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Franklin Jr/sr High School is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Franklin Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Franklin Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly Jr/sr High School, Jacksonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Jr/sr High School?
141 students attend Franklin Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Franklin Jr/sr High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Jr/sr High School?
Franklin Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Jr/sr High School offer ?
Franklin Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Franklin Jr/sr High School part of?
Franklin Jr/sr High School is part of Franklin CUSD 1 School District.
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