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#1112 of 1,851 schools in VA
Franklin High
High School · Franklin City Public Schools · Franklin, VA
A Franklin City Public Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA 23851
- Math 24% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
101.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,999/100K
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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
$73,333
Median home value
$222,700
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Franklin City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,288NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin High is listed in Franklin City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin High
Franklin High is a public high school in Franklin, VA, part of Franklin City Public Schools, serving approximately 375 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,112 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% 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 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin High?
Franklin High has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin High rank in VA?
Franklin High ranks #1,112 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Franklin High's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% 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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin High?
101.9% of students at Franklin High 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (757) 562-5187
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23851)
- 13,481
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 23851; 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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