For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 19,226 students in Franklin County, PA (there are 31 private schools, serving 2,949 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, PA are Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Guilford Hills Elementary School and Waynesboro Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #22.
Guilford Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #44.
Fannett-metal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2513
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2513
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 2,348 students
Rank: #66.
Fannett-metal Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #77.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mercersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
South Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1010.
Greencastle-antrim Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 South Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #1212.
Greencastle-antrim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 3-5
| 680 students
Rank: #1313.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1414.
Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #1515.
Hooverville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10829 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1616.
chambersburg area Middle School - north
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Grades: 6-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Falling Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #1919.
Summitview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 East Second Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2020.
chambersburg area Middle School - south
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 1,054 students
Rank: #2121.
Scotland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3832 Scotland Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2222.
New Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3584 Wayne Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #2323.
James Buchanan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #2424.
Fayetteville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 E Main St
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #2525.
James Buchanan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #2626.
Mowrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7891 Tomstown Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Grandview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5538 Cumberland Hwy
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
St. Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #2929.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #3030.
Fairview Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Fairview Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #3131.
Fannett-metal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #3232.
Buchanan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #3333.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #3434.
Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #3535.
Lurgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8888 Roxbury Rd
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
756 South Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2168 Mont Alto Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
401 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Grades: 1-5
| 98 students
10255 Mountain Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Grades: 1-5
| 84 students
Scotland School Veterans Children (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
850 Broad St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, PA include Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Guilford Hills Elementary School and Waynesboro Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
38 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School vs. Chambersburg Area Sr. High School, Waynesboro Area Sr. High School vs. Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Fannett-metal Sr. High School vs. Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
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