Enrollment
2,134
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340549005194
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 65/100 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
- 65
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
171.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin High School
Franklin High School is a large high school in Somerset, New Jersey, enrolling 2,134 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,134 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students) and Claremont Elementary School (685 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Public School District, which includes Franklin High School.
$26,171
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- 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
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Similar enrollment (~2,134 students)
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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.
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 65/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Franklin High School a good school?
Franklin High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 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.
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