Highlands School vs. Franklin High School
Should you attend Highlands School or Franklin 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
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overall Rank
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
319 students
1,036 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
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
24
307
Grade 10 Students
27
239
Grade 11 Students
28
266
Grade 12 Students
17
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
30%
23%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
68%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
