Best High Schools in Franklin County, IN

Franklin County, IN has 9 high schools with 7,116 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Franklin County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Franklin County exceed expectations.

1. Talawanda High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Talawanda City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

2. East Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students

3. Connersville Sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 966 Students

4. Batesville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Batesville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students

5. William Henry Harrison High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students

6. Franklin County High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students

7. Rushville Consolidated High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rush County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students

8. North Decatur Jr-sr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur County Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 478 Students

Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, IN

Franklin County, IN has 8 middle schools with 4,437 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Franklin County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Franklin County meet expectations.

1. Harrison Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southwest Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1070 Students

2. Talawanda Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Talawanda City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students

3. Batesville Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Batesville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students

4. East Central Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students

5. Benjamin Rush Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rush County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 318 Students

6. Franklin County Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 358 Students

7. Connersville Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 505 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, IN

Franklin County, IN has 11 elementary schools with 4,617 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Franklin County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations.

1. Harrison Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students

2. Kramer Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Talawanda City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students

3. North Dearborn Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students

4. Mount Carmel School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students

5. Brookville Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

6. Sunman Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students

7. College Corner Union Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union Co/clg Corner Joint Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students

8. Everton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 266 Students

9. Laurel School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 282 Students

10. Batesville Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Batesville Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 547 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, IN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Franklin County, IN has a total population of 22,785 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Franklin County, IN

16,170

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

10.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

8.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, IN.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,231 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations