Best Schools in Franklin County, TN
Franklin County, TN has 17 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,536 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, TN
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1180 Students
2. Grundy County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, TN
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tullahoma • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
2. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
3. North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, TN
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sewanee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
2. Broadview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
3. North Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
4. Cowan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
5. Pelham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
6. Clark Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
7. Rock Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
8. Decherd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
9. Winchester Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
10. Tullahoma Sda School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tullahoma Sda School • Private • Grades 4 - 8 • 3 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, TN has a total population of 42,774 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, TN
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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, TN.
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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, TN
How many schools are in Franklin County, TN?
Franklin County, TN has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,536 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Franklin County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Franklin County don't 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: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
6 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Winchester (4)
- Cowan (2)
- Decherd (1)
- Estill Springs (1)
- Huntland (1)
- Sewanee (1)
School districts (1)
- Franklin County (11 schools)