Franklin Local School District

360 Cedar St
Duncan Falls, OH 43734-9710
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,776 students in Franklin Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Franklin Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,776 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#518 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
54%
56%
60%
59%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
95%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,541 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,205 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,541
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,205
$17,327

Best Franklin Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duncan Falls Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
397 Oak St
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-5211
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Philo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Millers Ln
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-4355
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Philo Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Market St
Philo, OH 43771
(740) 674-5210
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Roseville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Elm St
Roseville, OH 43777
(740) 674-5203
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Local School District?
Franklin Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,776 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Local School District?
Franklin Local School District is ranked #513 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Local School District?
95% of Franklin Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Local School District?
Franklin Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Franklin Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,205 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,776 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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