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#469 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 26% in state

Franklin High School

High School · Williamson County · Franklin, TN

A Williamson County high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

810 Hillsboro RD, Franklin, TN 37064

  • Math 67% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 80% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+39.3 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation38.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,899
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Franklin High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency80%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin 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 Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K

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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

$121,492

Median home value

$664,000

Median rent

$1,810/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
38.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·68 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·30 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinitas Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–120.6 mi85Compare →
Vanguard Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.6 mi123Compare →
Renaissance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.09–121.8 mi170Compare →
Franklin Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1private5–121.9 mi275Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Williamson County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#39 of 50
District spending per student
$11,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Franklin High School

Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, TN, part of Williamson County, serving approximately 1,743 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin High School

What grades does Franklin High School serve?

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

How many students attend Franklin High School?

Franklin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,743 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin High School rank in TN?

Franklin High School ranks #469 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Franklin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin High School a charter school?

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

Is Franklin High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Williamson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 37064)
66,641
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
40.9
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 37064; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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