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Franklin High School

500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,220 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 2,220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Franklin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1506 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Franklin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Franklin High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklin High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Franklin High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklin High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Franklin High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #1506 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsborough High School, Bridgewater-raritan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 87%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
2,220 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Franklin High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Franklin Township Public School District.

School Reviews
5   10/6/2021
Very good school indeed. They have a JROTC program which is all about displent and Army. I'm a 9th grade freshman in marching band there so overall it's a very cool school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Luis Acosta
5   6/29/2016
Very good academic program, with many opportunities for AP, Honors, college credit, and outstanding provisions for special needs as well. Very warm, caring teachers and staff. One of the top schools in New Jersey for music, arts, sports and extracurricular programs.
- Posted by Parent - thauc

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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