Franklin High School

Summary:

Franklin High School is a public high school serving 1,801 students in grades 9-12 in Franklin, Tennessee. It is part of the highly-ranked Williamson County school district, which is ranked 2nd out of 139 districts in the state.

Franklin High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. The school excels academically, with students significantly outperforming the Williamson County and Tennessee state averages on a variety of subject tests. Franklin High School also stands out for its exceptional performance across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. This demonstrates the school's ability to cater to the needs of all learners and provide equitable educational opportunities.

While Franklin High School has a predominantly white student population, the surrounding schools in the Williamson County district, such as Summit High School and Hillsboro High, have more diverse student bodies. This could be an area for Franklin High School to explore ways to increase diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average may contribute to its ability to offer a comprehensive educational experience and support its students' academic and extracurricular needs.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 810 Hillsboro RD
       Franklin, TN  37064


(615) 472-4450

District: Williamson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,228 Help


Feeder schools for Franklin High School:

Elementary:    Grassland Elementary
    Hunters Bend Elementary
    Walnut Grove Elementary
Middle:    Grassland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,801

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Asian:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin High School ranks better than 98.2% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Williamson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Franklin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Franklin High School has the largest high school student body size in the Williamson County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin High School is $11,228, which is the 3rd highest among 9 high schools in the Williamson County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin High School 7th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Franklin High School in the ranking list.)

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Williamson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamson County 2nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin High School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 87.06 20th 267 92.5%
2011 94.20 6th 273 97.8%
2012 96.05 3rd 269 98.9%
2013 90.57 7th 285 97.5%
2014 90.31 8th 296 97.3%
2015 90.17 11th 300 96.3%
2016 83.69 19th 351 94.6%
2017 88.87 5th 273 98.2%
2018 93.88 8th 341 97.7%
2019 98.10 4th 342 98.8%
2021 94.07 3rd 347 99.1%
2022 96.11 2nd 358 99.4%
2023 93.28 7th 384 98.2%
2024 94.27 7th 392 98.2%
See the entire list of Tennessee High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.71 2nd 159 98.7%
2019 63.00 25th 127 80.3%
2021 81.54 5th 125 96.0%
2022 97.30 1st 151 99.3%
2023 86.09 7th 154 95.5%
2024 54.50 51st 183 72.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.33 9th 302 97.0%
2021 92.14 4th 317 98.7%
2022 99.73 2nd 322 99.4%
2023 99.13 2nd 330 99.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.84 5th 337 98.5%
2021 95.30 2nd 340 99.4%
2022 96.58 2nd 350 99.4%
2023 92.15 7th 366 98.1%
2024 93.71 8th 365 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.89 5th 329 98.5%
2021 93.73 3rd 332 99.1%
2022 96.93 3rd 349 99.1%
2023 93.68 7th 359 98.1%
2024 94.43 7th 366 98.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.83 21st 47 55.3%
2019 66.58 19th 45 57.8%
2021 73.66 10th 48 79.2%
2022 80.88 3rd 47 93.6%
2023 58.68 21st 45 53.3%
2024 65.33 17th 47 63.8%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.55 11th 199 94.5%
2021 82.31 9th 208 95.7%
2022 96.15 2nd 222 99.1%
2023 73.79 33rd 239 86.2%
2024 76.32 28th 240 88.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.44 7th 159 95.6%
2019 96.62 5th 153 96.7%
2021 85.16 8th 180 95.6%
2022 95.13 3rd 189 98.4%
2023 93.52 7th 202 96.5%
2024 86.71 16th 209 92.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Franklin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.00 11th 307 96.4%
2019 97.48 4th 301 98.7%
2021 92.10 3rd 306 99.0%
2022 96.01 3rd 312 99.0%
2023 92.17 8th 325 97.5%
2024 93.24 6th 326 98.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1231 156 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1395
1989 1217 175 2 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 1395
1990 1253 171 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1429
1991 1283 180 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1471
1992 1367 192 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1567
1993 1499 219 6 6 9 n/a n/a 0 1739
1994 1581 316 5 26 7 n/a n/a -4 1931
1995 1463 325 7 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1821
1996 1463 325 7 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1821
1997 1038 184 5 9 2 n/a n/a -8 1230
1998 1189 59 16 12 2 n/a n/a 1 1279
1999 1159 177 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1364
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1390 1390
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1523 1523
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1529 1529
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1529 1529
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1693 1693
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1695 1695
2006 1500 158 26 72 5 n/a n/a 0 1761
2007 1563 129 36 82 6 n/a n/a 0 1816
2008 1587 95 40 72 6 n/a n/a 0 1800
2009 1591 87 41 77 3 n/a n/a 0 1799
2010 1576 69 37 76 3 n/a n/a 0 1761
2011 1667 61 37 69 4 1 0 0 1839
2012 1601 55 34 69 2 1 6 0 1768
2013 1560 57 36 69 2 2 9 0 1735
2014 1505 46 28 103 2 0 68 0 1752
2015 1489 44 33 110 3 0 68 0 1747
2016 1520 45 40 114 4 0 65 0 1788
2017 1494 45 58 111 3 0 52 0 1763
2018 1508 51 69 130 2 0 47 0 1807
2019 1482 43 78 118 3 0 56 0 1780
2020 1464 37 83 115 2 0 56 0 1757
2021 1463 29 78 112 2 1 74 0 1759
2022 1455 30 74 116 3 1 67 0 1746
2023 1459 47 80 140 2 2 71 0 1801

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1395 60.0 23.2 n/a
1989 1395 70.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1429 70.0 20.4 n/a
1991 1471 68.0 21.6 n/a
1992 1567 53.0 29.5 n/a
1993 1739 53.0 32.8 n/a
1994 1931 83.0 23.3 n/a
1995 1821 103.0 17.7 n/a
1996 1821 103.0 17.7 n/a
1997 1230 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1279 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1364 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1390 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1523 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1529 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1529 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1693 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1695 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1761 89.6 19.7 n/a
2007 1816 98.5 18.4 11.3
2008 1800 99.3 18.1 11.4
2009 1799 100.4 17.9 8.6
2010 1761 104.1 16.9 9.9
2011 1839 96.4 19.0 9.3
2012 1768 91.7 19.2 6.4
2013 1735 93.7 18.5 5.6
2014 1752 91.3 19.1 7.2
2015 1747 94.0 18.5 7.1
2016 1788 102.0 17.5 6.6
2017 1763 99.7 17.6 n/a
2018 1807 103.3 17.4 n/a
2019 1780 102.2 17.4 n/a
2020 1757 98.2 17.8 5.8
2021 1759 102.2 17.2 n/a
2022 1746 107.7 16.2 n/a
2023 1801 108.0 16.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1395 60.0 23.2 n/a
1989 1395 70.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1429 70.0 20.4 n/a
1991 1471 68.0 21.6 n/a
1992 1567 53.0 29.5 n/a
1993 1739 53.0 32.8 n/a
1994 1931 83.0 23.3 n/a
1995 1821 103.0 17.7 n/a
1996 1821 103.0 17.7 n/a
1997 1230 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1279 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1364 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1390 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1523 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1529 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1529 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1693 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1695 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1761 89.6 19.7 n/a
2007 1816 98.5 18.4 11.3
2008 1800 99.3 18.1 11.4
2009 1799 100.4 17.9 8.6
2010 1761 104.1 16.9 9.9
2011 1839 96.4 19.0 9.3
2012 1768 91.7 19.2 6.4
2013 1735 93.7 18.5 5.6
2014 1752 91.3 19.1 7.2
2015 1747 94.0 18.5 7.1
2016 1788 102.0 17.5 6.6
2017 1763 99.7 17.6 n/a
2018 1807 103.3 17.4 n/a
2019 1780 102.2 17.4 n/a
2020 1757 98.2 17.8 5.8
2021 1759 102.2 17.2 n/a
2022 1746 107.7 16.2 n/a
2023 1801 108.0 16.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $96 (1.1%) $8,432 (95.7%) $8,808
2020 $102 (1.1%) $9,094 (96.4%) $9,438
2021 $166 (1.6%) $9,682 (96.1%) $10,077
2022 $85 (0.8%) $9,694 (96.0%) $10,103
2023 $149 (1.3%) $10,640 (94.8%) $11,228

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 342 High schoolsRanks 7th of 384 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Franklin High School)4832.4
 15.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Williamson County)39.530.9
 8.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Franklin High School)67.572
 4.5%
   9th Grade English I (Williamson County)61.668.3
 6.7%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Franklin High School)89.993.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Williamson County)86.988
 1.1%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Franklin High School)77.389.6
 12.3%
   10th Grade English II (Williamson County)72.984.6
 11.7%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Franklin High School)69.258.9
 10.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Williamson County)53.945.9
 8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Franklin High School)63.864.1
 0.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Williamson County)36.438.2
 1.8%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Franklin High School)63.687
 23.4%
   11th Grade US History (Williamson County)53.970.1
 16.2%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
11th Grade Geometry (Franklin High School)3070
 40%
   11th Grade Geometry (Williamson County)16.925
 8.1%
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2017.1
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Franklin High School)46.631
 15.6%
   All Grades Algebra I (Williamson County)57.848.7
 9.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Franklin High School)75.377.8
 2.5%
   All Grades Algebra II (Williamson County)57.760.2
 2.5%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Franklin High School)63.486.7
 23.3%
   All Grades US History (Williamson County)53.470.1
 16.7%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Franklin High School)67.271.6
 4.4%
   All Grades English I (Williamson County)61.268
 6.8%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Franklin High School)76.589.2
 12.7%
   All Grades English II (Williamson County)72.284
 11.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Franklin High School)77.569.4
 8.1%
   All Grades Geometry (Williamson County)68.663
 5.6%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17801801
 1.2%
African American4347
 9.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian7880
 2.6%
Hispanic118140
 18.6%
Pacific Islander02
White14821459
 1.6%
Two or More Races5671
 26.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin High School

Students at Franklin High School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Yes! Franklin High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 392 Tennessee high schools.

Franklin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grassland Elementary
Elementary : Hunters Bend Elementary
Elementary : Walnut Grove Elementary
Middle : Grassland Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,801 students attended Franklin High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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