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Franklin Community High School

High School · Franklin Community School Corp · Franklin, IN

A Franklin Community School Corp high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2600 Cumberland Dr, Franklin, IN 46131

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2021)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation11.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$11,894
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Franklin Community High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,177/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,914

Median home value

$227,800

Median rent

$1,114/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
11.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·48 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whiteland Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–122.7 mi2,082Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Franklin Community School Corp

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$11,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin Community High School is listed in Franklin Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Community High School

Franklin Community High School is a public high school in Franklin, IN, part of Franklin Community School Corp, serving approximately 1,590 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Community High School

What grades does Franklin Community High School serve?

Franklin Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Franklin Community High School?

Franklin Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Community High School rank in IN?

Franklin Community High School ranks #994 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Franklin Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklin Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Community High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Franklin Community High School a charter school?

No, Franklin Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin Community High School a Title I school?

No, Franklin Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Community High School?

45.5% of students at Franklin Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,590
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 46131)
35,502
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46131; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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