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Best Schools in Franklin, IN
Franklin, IN has 32 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 20,510 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Franklin meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin, IN
The top high schools in Franklin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Grove High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Grove Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2851 Students
2. Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
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Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
3. Franklin Community High School
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Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
4. Indian Creek Sr High School
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Nineveh-hensley-jackson United • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students
5. Whiteland Community High School
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Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
6. Edinburgh Community High School
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Edinburgh Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
7. Blue River Valley Jr-sr High Sch
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Blue River Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 320 Students
8. Southwestern High School
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Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin, IN
The top middle schools in Franklin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Grove Middle School Central
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Grove Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1213 Students
2. Clark Pleasant Middle School
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Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1553 Students
3. Indian Creek Middle School
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Nineveh-hensley-jackson United • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
4. Custer Baker Intermediate School
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Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 727 Students
5. Franklin Community Middle School
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Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 759 Students
6. Edinburgh Comm Middle School
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Edinburgh Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 173 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin, IN
The top elementary schools in Franklin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Elementary School
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Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 164 Students
2. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Center Grove Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 782 Students
3. Pleasant Crossing Elementary
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Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students
4. Hagerstown Elementary School
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Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 626 Students
5. Creekside Elementary School
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Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 510 Students
6. Whiteland Elementary School
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Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
7. Break-o-day Elementary School
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Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
8. Northwood Elementary School
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Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 561 Students
9. Southwestern Elementary School
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Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
10. Clark Elementary School
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Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin, IN has a total population of 30,715 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin, IN
How many schools are in Franklin, IN?
Franklin, IN has 32 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 20,510 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Franklin score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Franklin meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franklin?
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: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Franklin
8 of 8 schools in Franklin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 4C: 4
All 8 public schools we grade in Franklin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Clark Elementary School
- Creekside Elementary School
- Needham Elementary School
- Northwood Elementary School
- Webb Elementary School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.