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3.7avg / 10

Franklin School District

School District · Franklin, New Hampshire

Students: 893
Teachers (FTE): 75

Avg Rating

3.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

893

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

New Hampshire rank

#87 of 90

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.6

below New Hampshire avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,295

$2,087 vs New Hampshire median

District size

893 students

Typical than New Hampshire median

The short answer

Franklin School District ranks #87 of 90 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Franklin School District's schools with real test data average 3.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Paul A. Smith School (5.7/10), Franklin High School (3.0/10), and Franklin Middle School (2.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Paul A. Smith School

STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Franklin School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Franklin School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Paul A. Smith School5.7 / 10
2Franklin High School3.0 / 10
3Franklin Middle School2.4 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Franklin School District

Franklin School District is a Franklin, New Hampshire school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 893 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $20,295 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 3.7/10, Franklin School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Paul A. Smith School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Franklin School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.1% and ELA proficiency of 35.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Franklin School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency22.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency35.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin School District with test data.

Schools in Franklin School District

3 schools

District Details

State
New Hampshire
City
Franklin
Total Enrollment
893
Teachers (FTE)
75
District spending per student
$20,295NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin School District?

Franklin School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Franklin School District?

The average composite rating for Franklin School District is 3.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Franklin School District?

Franklin School District's district-level spending was $20,295 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin School District is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Franklin School District?

Paul A. Smith School is the highest-rated school in Franklin School District with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What are the test scores in Franklin School District?

Across schools in Franklin School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Franklin School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?

Franklin School District has an average school rating of 3.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire 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
3.7/10
Math Proficiency
22.1%
ELA Proficiency
35.6%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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