Top Rankings
Franklin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,387 students in Franklin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Franklin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Franklin Independent School District, which is ranked #49 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
53%
# Black Students
92 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
948 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
68%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
73
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,495 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,778 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,495
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,778
$14,116
Best Franklin Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1252 W Fm 1644
Franklin, TX 77856
(979) 828-7100
Franklin, TX 77856
(979) 828-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1098 W Decherd St
Franklin, TX 77856
(979) 828-7200
Franklin, TX 77856
(979) 828-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Roland Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
317 N Owensville
Franklin, TX 77856
(979) 828-7300
Franklin, TX 77856
(979) 828-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 552 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Independent School District?
Franklin Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Independent School District?
Franklin Independent School District is ranked #49 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Independent School District?
68% of Franklin Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Independent School District?
Franklin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Franklin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,778 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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