Item: Franklin School District
Rating: 9
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > Massachusetts > Norfolk County

Franklin School District

355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038

( shown in map)

Top 20%

Tel: (508) 541-5243

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 152 students in Franklin School District.

Public Preschools in Franklin School District have a of 0.60, which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 0.68.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (MA)

# Schools

10 Schools

565 Schools

# Students

4,680 Students

204,952 Students

# Teachers

387 Teachers

17,764 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Franklin School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MA)

#77 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Franklin School District
2023	#77
2022	#78
2021	#85
2019	#76
2018	#101
2017	#114
2016	#105
2015	#146
2014	#110
2013	#99
2012	#83

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60%

42%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	60%	42%
2022	57%	41%
2021	51%	37%
2019	66%	51%
2018	67%	52%
2017	67%	53%
2016	77%	64%
2015	73%	61%
2014	76%	61%
2013	78%	61%
2012	76%	59%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

57%

44%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2022	57%	44%
2021	63%	49%
2019	68%	54%
2018	67%	56%
2017	68%	54%
2016	82%	71%
2015	79%	69%
2014	82%	69%
2013	82%	69%
2012	84%	69%
2011	85%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

66%

44%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2022	66%	44%
2021	58%	42%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

98%

90%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	98%	90%
2022	97%	90%
2021	95%	87%
2020	97%	88%
2019	96%	88%
2018	97%	87%
2017	96%	87%
2016	96%	87%
2015	97%	87%
2014	96%	86%
2013	83%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.39

0.68

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	0.34	0.64
2022	0.30	0.62
2021	0.29	0.62
2020	0.26	0.60
2019	0.26	0.60
2018	0.21	0.58
2017	0.21	0.58
2016	0.20	0.56
2015	0.24	0.55
2014	0.19	0.54
2013	0.20	0.53
2012	0.18	0.52
2011	0.16	0.51
2010	0.16	0.50
2009	0.16	0.51
2008	0.14	0.47
2007	0.13	0.46
2006	0.13	0.45
2005	0.10	0.43
2004	0.09	0.43
2003	0.08	0.42
2002	0.07	0.41
2001	0.07	0.40
2000	0.07	0.39
1999	0.06	0.39
1998	0.06	0.38
1997	0.06	0.38
1996	0.04	0.36
1995	0.06	0.36
1994	0.07	0.35
1993	0.05	0.35
1992	0.05	0.34
1991	0.05	0.33

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	7%	7%
2022	7%	7%
2021	6%	7%
2020	6%	7%
2019	6%	7%
2018	6%	8%
2017	6%	8%
2016	6%	6%
2015	7%	6%
2014	5%	6%
2013	5%	6%
2012	5%	6%
2011	5%	7%
2010	4%	6%
2009	3%	6%
2008	4%	6%
2007	3%	6%
2006	3%	6%
2005	3%	5%
2004	3%	5%
2003	2%	5%
2002	2%	5%
2001	3%	4%
2000	3%	4%
1999	2%	4%
1998	1%	4%
1997	2%	4%
1996	2%	4%
1995	2%	4%
1994	2%	4%
1993	2%	4%
1992	2%	4%
1991	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

30%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	6%	24%
2022	5%	23%
2021	5%	22%
2020	4%	21%
2019	4%	21%
2018	3%	19%
2017	3%	19%
2016	3%	19%
2015	5%	18%
2014	2%	17%
2013	2%	16%
2012	2%	16%
2011	2%	15%
2010	2%	15%
2009	2%	14%
2008	2%	15%
2007	2%	14%
2006	2%	13%
2005	1%	12%
2004	1%	12%
2002	1%	11%
1998	1%	10%
1997	1%	10%
1994	1%	9%
1990	1%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

12%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	3%	10%
2022	2%	10%
2021	2%	10%
2020	2%	9%
2019	2%	9%
2018	1%	9%
2017	1%	9%
2016	1%	9%
2015	3%	9%
2014	1%	9%
2013	2%	9%
2012	1%	8%
2011	1%	8%
2010	1%	8%
2009	1%	8%
2008	1%	8%
2007	1%	8%
2006	1%	8%
2005	1%	9%
2004	1%	9%
2003	1%	9%
2002	1%	9%
2001	1%	9%
2000	1%	9%
1999	1%	9%
1998	1%	8%
1995	1%	8%
1994	1%	7%
1993	1%	7%
1992	1%	7%
1991	1%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

78%

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	81%	54%
2022	83%	56%
2021	84%	57%
2020	86%	59%
2019	86%	59%
2018	89%	61%
2017	89%	61%
2016	89%	63%
2015	83%	64%
2014	90%	65%
2013	90%	66%
2012	90%	67%
2011	91%	68%
2010	92%	69%
2009	92%	70%
2008	92%	71%
2007	93%	72%
2006	93%	73%
2005	94%	74%
2004	95%	74%
2003	96%	75%
2002	95%	75%
2001	96%	76%
2000	96%	77%
1999	97%	77%
1998	97%	78%
1997	97%	78%
1996	98%	79%
1995	97%	79%
1994	96%	80%
1993	97%	80%
1992	97%	81%
1991	97%	81%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	3%	5%
2022	2%	4%
2021	2%	4%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2018	1%	3%
2017	1%	3%
2016	1%	3%
2015	2%	3%
2014	2%	3%
2013	1%	3%
2012	2%	3%
2011	1%	2%
2010	1%	2%
2009	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $22,021 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MA)

Total Revenue

$98 MM

$21,850 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	$98 MM	$33 MM
2022	$95 MM	$30 MM
2021	$98 MM	$33 MM
2020	$95 MM	$30 MM
2019	$97 MM	$30 MM
2018	$96 MM	$29 MM
2017	$91 MM	$28 MM
2016	$90 MM	$28 MM
2015	$77 MM	$29 MM
2014	$115 MM	$25 MM
2012	$80 MM	$25 MM
2011	$78 MM	$29 MM
2010	$77 MM	$29 MM
2009	$76 MM	$25 MM
2008	$78 MM	$29 MM
2007	$74 MM	$30 MM
2006	$94 MM	$28 MM
2005	$79 MM	$25 MM
2004	$57 MM	$23 MM
2003	$56 MM	$22 MM
2002	$72 MM	$21 MM
2001	$55 MM	$20 MM
2000	$41 MM	$17 MM
1999	$36 MM	$16 MM
1998	$32 MM	$15 MM
1997	$31 MM	$15 MM
1996	$25 MM	$14 MM
1995	$26 MM	$14 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$103 MM

$22,544 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	$103 MM	$31 MM
2022	$100 MM	$30 MM
2021	$103 MM	$31 MM
2020	$100 MM	$30 MM
2019	$96 MM	$29 MM
2018	$91 MM	$27 MM
2017	$89 MM	$26 MM
2016	$88 MM	$26 MM
2015	$75 MM	$28 MM
2014	$135 MM	$25 MM
2012	$82 MM	$24 MM
2011	$77 MM	$28 MM
2010	$75 MM	$28 MM
2009	$75 MM	$24 MM
2008	$77 MM	$27 MM
2007	$74 MM	$28 MM
2006	$70 MM	$26 MM
2005	$69 MM	$23 MM
2004	$66 MM	$23 MM
2003	$54 MM	$22 MM
2002	$73 MM	$22 MM
2001	$57 MM	$20 MM
2000	$43 MM	$18 MM
1999	$38 MM	$16 MM
1998	$33 MM	$15 MM
1997	$32 MM	$14 MM
1996	$25 MM	$14 MM
1995	$24 MM	$12 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$20,912

$23,854

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	$20,774	$24,728
2022	$18,664	$21,893
2021	$20,262	$24,560
2020	$18,664	$21,893
2019	$18,647	$22,465
2018	$18,516	$21,203
2017	$16,796	$21,707
2016	$16,294	$20,995
2015	$13,622	$20,216
2014	$20,011	$18,426
2012	$13,352	$17,368
2011	$12,919	$19,949
2010	$12,538	$20,216
2009	$12,130	$17,400
2008	$12,441	$20,313
2007	$12,042	$19,874
2006	$15,381	$18,605
2005	$13,313	$16,492
2004	$9,777	$14,710
2003	$9,862	$14,080
2002	$12,801	$13,131
2001	$10,225	$11,945
2000	$7,918	$10,807
1999	$7,239	$9,233
1998	$6,509	$8,168
1997	$6,766	$8,222
1995	$6,047	$7,665
1992	$4,863	$6,378

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$22,021

$24,611

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Franklin School District	Massachusetts
2023	$21,876	$23,465
2022	$19,686	$21,748
2021	$21,337	$23,307
2020	$19,686	$21,748
2019	$18,388	$21,401
2018	$17,585	$19,776
2017	$16,498	$20,105
2016	$15,898	$19,473
2015	$13,328	$19,181
2014	$23,472	$18,091
2012	$13,785	$17,137
2011	$12,810	$19,427
2010	$12,267	$19,181
2009	$11,918	$16,788
2008	$12,302	$19,196
2007	$12,028	$18,606
2006	$11,360	$17,681
2005	$11,613	$15,640
2004	$11,386	$14,676
2003	$9,394	$13,753
2002	$13,044	$13,695
2001	$10,505	$12,113
2000	$8,233	$10,872
1999	$7,485	$9,235
1998	$6,778	$8,243
1997	$6,832	$7,752
1995	$5,696	$6,904
1992	$4,674	$5,896

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Franklin School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: n/an/a

Franklin Early Childhood Development Center

224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166

Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

�鶹��ý Articles

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,680 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
: 98% (Top 1% in MA)
: Top 20%
: 60% (Top 20%)
: 57% (Top 30%)
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education