- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, VA
Franklin High
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510141000628
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 504
- students enrolled
Franklin High has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Franklin, VA.
School address
District: Franklin City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510141000628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Franklin High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510141000628 · Franklin, VA Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: S.P. Morton Elementary (620 students)
Franklin High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Franklin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- S.P. Morton El
S.P. Morton Elementary
620 students
- This school
Franklin High
504 students
- Joseph P. King 164
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
164 students
What this shows Franklin High reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High compares
Franklin High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$18,288
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
White 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Franklin High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin City Public Schools reports $18,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.P. Morton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph P. King Jr. Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High
How many students attend Franklin High?
Franklin High has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, VA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High?
Franklin High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Franklin, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin City Public Schools?
Besides Franklin High, Franklin City Public Schools also operates S.P. Morton Elementary (620 students) and Joseph P. King Jr. Middle (164 students). See the Franklin City Public Schools district page for the complete list.