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Best Schools in Franklin, NH
Franklin, NH has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,487 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Franklin exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin, NH
The top high schools in Franklin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrimack Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
2. Winnisquam Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students
3. Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 270 Students
4. Compass Classical Academy Charter School (h)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compass Classical Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin, NH
The top middle schools in Franklin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrimack Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Winnisquam Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
3. Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin, NH
The top elementary schools in Franklin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salisbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrimack Valley School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 62 Students
2. Southwick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 287 Students
3. Paul A. Smith School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 287 Students
4. Compass Classical Academy Charter School (e)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compass Classical Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin, NH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin, NH has a total population of 8,456 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin, NH
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, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin, NH.
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, NH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin, NH
How many schools are in Franklin, NH?
Franklin, NH has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,487 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Franklin score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Franklin exceed 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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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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Every school in Franklin
3 of 3 schools in Franklin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Franklin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.