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#497 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 28% in state

Franklin High

High School · Franklin · Franklin, MA

A high school in Franklin, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.

218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038

  • Math 57% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation36.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$19,549
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Franklin High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2022, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
89%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2023
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin High 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 Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average383/100K

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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

$142,788

Median home value

$567,100

Median rent

$1,856/mo

College educated

56.4%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·36 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tri-county Regional Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.6 mi964Compare →
Bellingham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.38–123.3 mi749Compare →
King Philip Regional HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.2 mi1,142Compare →
Medway HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–124.4 mi607Compare →

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

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$19,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Franklin High

Franklin High is a public high school in Franklin, MA, part of Franklin, serving approximately 1,569 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin High

What grades does Franklin High serve?

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

How many students attend Franklin High?

Franklin High has an enrollment of approximately 1,569 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin High rank in MA?

Franklin High ranks #497 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Franklin High's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin High a charter school?

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

Is Franklin High a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,569
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 02038)
33,067
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
42.1
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 02038; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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