Franklin High School vs. Highlands School
Should you attend Franklin High School or Highlands School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Graduation Rate
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,036 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
25
Grade 1 Students
-
21
Grade 2 Students
-
30
Grade 3 Students
-
21
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
-
27
Grade 6 Students
-
29
Grade 7 Students
-
17
Grade 8 Students
-
23
Grade 9 Students
307
24
Grade 10 Students
239
27
Grade 11 Students
266
28
Grade 12 Students
224
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
23%
30%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
72%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
