Franklin School District
School District · Franklin, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,549
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,549
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Franklin?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Franklin as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jefferson Elementary
Franklin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Street Elementary
Franklin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horace Mann
Franklin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#73 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,549
$1,822 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,680 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Franklin ranks #73 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Franklin's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Elementary (8.8/10), Oak Street Elementary (8.0/10), and Horace Mann (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Street Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Horace Mann | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | J F Kennedy Memorial | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Franklin High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Annie Sullivan Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Parmenter | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Helen Keller Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Remington Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Franklin
Franklin is a Franklin, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $19,549 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Franklin is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin students show an average math proficiency of 63.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Franklin, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin with test data.
Schools in Franklin
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Franklin
- Total Enrollment
- 4,680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 385
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Franklin?
The average composite rating for Franklin is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Franklin?
Franklin spends $19,549 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin?
The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Franklin?
Jefferson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Franklin with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin?
Across schools in Franklin with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Franklin compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Franklin has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.4%
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Compare Franklin with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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