Best Schools in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County, PA has 70 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 37 elementary) serving 25,778 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Franklin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, PA
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greencastle-antrim Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
3. Franklin County Ctc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
4. Waynesboro Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1439 Students
5. Shippensburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
6. Fannett-metal Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannett-metal Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
7. Chambersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
8. James Buchanan Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students
9. South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, PA
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greencastle-antrim Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Ms - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
3. Chambersburg Area Ms - South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
4. Shippensburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
5. Waynesboro Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students
6. James Buchanan Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
7. Fannett-metal Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannett-metal Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, PA
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fannett-metal El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fannett-metal Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
2. Mountain View El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
3. Greencastle-antrim El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 680 Students
4. New Franklin El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 227 Students
5. Hooverville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
6. Guilford Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students
7. Mercersburg El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 247 Students
8. Fayetteville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
9. South Hamilton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
10. Falling Spring El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 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.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, PA
How many schools are in Franklin County, PA?
Franklin County, PA has 70 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 25,778 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 70 schools in Franklin County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Franklin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franklin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
7 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Chambersburg (14)
- Waynesboro (6)
- Mercersburg (5)
- Greencastle (4)
- Willow Hill (3)
- Fayetteville (1)
- Lurgan (1)
School districts (6)
- Chambersburg Area SD (17 schools)
- Shippensburg Area SD (6 schools)
- Tuscarora SD (6 schools)
- Waynesboro Area SD (6 schools)
- Greencastle-Antrim SD (4 schools)
- Fannett-Metal SD (3 schools)