Enrollment
280
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, NH
Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330309000128
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Franklin, NH.
School address
District: Franklin School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330309000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin High School
Franklin High School is a mid-sized high school in Franklin, New Hampshire, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 38.5% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Franklin School District spends $19,688 per pupil, 31% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 280 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Franklin's high schools, it stands alongside Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H) (43 students): Franklin High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 3.3:1).
Franklin School District also operates Franklin Middle School (301 students) and Paul a. Smith School (261 students) alongside Franklin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin High School compares
Franklin High School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 79% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Franklin High School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin School District, which includes Franklin High School.
$19,688
Per student
-31%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 21.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul a. Smith School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin High School
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 12.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High School?
38.5% of students at Franklin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Franklin, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin High School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Franklin, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Franklin High School a good school?
Franklin High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin School District?
Besides Franklin High School, Franklin School District also operates Franklin Middle School (301 students) and Paul a. Smith School (261 students). See the Franklin School District district page for the complete list.
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