Enrollment
504
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin High
Franklin High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Virginia, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Franklin City Public Schools spends $17,714 per pupil, 21% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 504 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside S.P. Morton Elementary (620 students): Franklin High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
Franklin City Public Schools also operates S.P. Morton Elementary (620 students) and Joseph P. King Jr. Middle (164 students) alongside Franklin High.
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 compares
Franklin High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin City Public Schools, which includes Franklin High.
$17,714
Per student
+21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 45.0%
Federal 27.0%
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 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
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Franklin High a good school?
Franklin High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia 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 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.
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