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Franklin Area School District

40 Knights Way
Franklin, PA 16323
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Franklin Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,735 students in Franklin Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Franklin Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#466 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
38%
43%
55%
52%
57%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,625 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,390
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,625
$23,119

Best Franklin Area School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandycreek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
297 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3819
Gr: K-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Gr: 7-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1276 Otter St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8419
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 Georgetown Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Area School District?
Franklin Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,735 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Area School District?
Franklin Area School District is ranked #473 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Area School District?
89% of Franklin Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Area School District?
Franklin Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,625 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,735 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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