Best Schools in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County, PA has a total of 73 schools including 26 high schools, 10 middle schools and 37 elementary schools. A total of 27,428 students attend Franklin County, PA schools. On average, schools in Franklin County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Franklin County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County, PA has 26 high schools with 10,078 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 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Franklin County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shippensburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
2. Waynesboro Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1439 Students
3. James Buchanan Hs
SchoolGrade
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Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students
4. Fannett-metal Shs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fannett-metal Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
5. Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
6. Greencastle-antrim Shs
SchoolGrade
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Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
7. Chambersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
8. Franklin County Ctc
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
9. South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County, PA has 10 middle schools with 6,827 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 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Franklin County exceed expectations.
1. James Buchanan Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Greencastle-antrim Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students
3. Waynesboro Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students
4. Shippensburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
5. Fairfield Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
6. Chambersburg Area Ms - North
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
7. Chambersburg Area Ms - South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
8. Fannett-metal Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannett-metal Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
9. Northern Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County, PA has 37 elementary schools with 10,523 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 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Franklin County meet expectations.
1. Mercersburg El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 247 Students
2. Summitview El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students
3. Shippensburg Intrm Sch
SchoolGrade
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students
4. Mountain View El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
5. Hooverville El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
6. Mowrey El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 513 Students
7. Sycolin Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
8. Montgomery El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 202 Students
9. Fairview Avenue El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 620 Students
10. Greencastle-antrim El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 680 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, PA has a total population of 155,932 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
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- Projected Test Scores: 54%
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