Franklin City School District

150 E 6th St
Franklin, OH 45005-2559
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Franklin City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,005 students in Franklin City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Franklin City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,005 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Franklin City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#341 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Franklin City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Franklin City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Franklin City  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
69 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,700 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
85%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
130
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,898 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Franklin City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$46 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Franklin City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,898
$17,287
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Franklin City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,712
$17,235
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Franklin City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Franklin City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4418 State Route 122
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8655
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
William C Schenck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Arlington Dr
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8665
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 E 4th St
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
George H Gerke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Sherman Dr
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8650
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 E 4th St
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8610
Grades: 8-12
| 679 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin City School District?
Franklin City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,005 students.
What is the rank of Franklin City School District?
Franklin City School District is ranked #366 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin City School District?
85% of Franklin City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin City School District?
Franklin City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Franklin City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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