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Franklin School District

355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Franklin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,680 students in Franklin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Franklin School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
4,680 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
387 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#78 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
60%
42%
57%
44%
66%
44%
(22-23)
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
25%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
78%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,021 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,912
$23,845
Spending / Student
$22,021
$24,602

Best Franklin School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 613-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #22.
J F Kennedy Memorial
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
551 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5260
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-7890
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
628 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2140
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Annie Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 553-0322
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 553-0322
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Parmenter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 Wachusett Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5281
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Remington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
628 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2130
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
Grades: PK
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin School District?
Franklin School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,680 students.
What is the rank of Franklin School District?
Franklin School District is ranked #79 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin School District?
78% of Franklin School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin School District?
Franklin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Franklin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,021 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 98% (Top 10% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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