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Franklin

Massachusetts · Public School District
10
Schools
4,711
Students
$23,091
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Franklin is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,711 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,091 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Helen Keller ElementaryKG–05532
J F Kennedy MemorialKG–05338
Jefferson ElementaryKG–05349
Oak Street ElementaryKG–05363
ParmenterKG–05289
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Annie Sullivan Middle School06–08318
Horace Mann06–08376
Remington Middle06–08367
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin High09–121,630
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin Early Childhood Development CenterPK–PK149
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,091+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
52%
State
42.9%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal
4.9%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,711
Students
—
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,091 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,711 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin spend per student?
Franklin spends $23,091 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Franklin?
No, Franklin does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin serve?
Franklin serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.