- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, TN
Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470453001805
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 1,729
- students enrolled
Franklin High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Franklin High School held near 1,743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.1 → 106.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 470453001805 · Franklin, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,729 enr · 16:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Franklin High School held near 1,743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.1 → 106.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- This school
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- Nolensville Hi
Nolensville High School
1,491 students
What this shows Franklin High School reports 1,729 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,729 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,729
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Franklin High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nolensville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fred J Page High School
Standard public school
1,478 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Centennial High School
Standard public school
1,354 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Renaissance High School
Standard public school
174 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Vanguard Virtual High School
Standard public school
117 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High School
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has 1,729 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,801 (2022-23) → 1,743 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 high schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Franklin High School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Summit High School (1,609 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.