Serving 1,743 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 1,743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #42 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brentwood High School, Centennial High School, Ravenwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 96%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
1,743 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Franklin High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Williamson County School District.
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