- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerset, NJ
Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340549005194
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Somerset, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340549005194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Franklin High School held near 2,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 171.1 → 174.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 340549005194 · Somerset, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,134 enr · 12.5:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students)
Franklin High School held near 2,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 171.1 → 174.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin High School
2,134 students
- Franklin Middl 787
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
787 students
- Claremont Elem 685
Claremont Elementary School
685 students
- Franklin Park 671
Franklin Park School
671 students
- Franklin Middl 592
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
592 students
- Elizabeth Aven 541
Elizabeth Avenue School
541 students
What this shows Franklin High School reports 2,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High School compares
Franklin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,134
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$26,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.2 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
African American 31.9%
Asian 12.2%
White 9.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Franklin High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Public School District reports $26,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claremont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Avenue School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High School
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has 2,134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerset, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,220 (2022-23) → 2,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High School?
37.6% of students at Franklin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Somerset, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin High School rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Somerset, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Public School District?
Besides Franklin High School, Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students), Claremont Elementary School (685 students), and Franklin Park School (671 students). See the Franklin Township Public School District district page for the complete list.