For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,428 students in Franklin County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, PA are Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Waynesboro Area Sr. High School and Chambersburg 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Franklin County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: n/an/a
Franklin County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2463 Loop Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
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 high schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, PA include Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Waynesboro Area Sr. High School and Chambersburg Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
8 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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