Franklin High School vs. Hillsborough High School
Should you attend Franklin High School or Hillsborough High 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 New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 2,220 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,368 students in grades 9-12, Hillsborough High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,220 students
2,368 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
169 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#561 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
531
583
Grade 10 Students
569
603
Grade 11 Students
505
565
Grade 12 Students
547
561
Ungraded Students
68
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
13%
30%
% Hispanic
39%
12%
% Black
34%
6%
% White
11%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
