Franklin High School vs. Highlands School
Should you attend Franklin High School or Highlands School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 996 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
996 students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
29
Grade 1 Students
-
25
Grade 2 Students
-
24
Grade 3 Students
-
38
Grade 4 Students
-
25
Grade 5 Students
-
33
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
35
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
254
21
Grade 10 Students
276
23
Grade 11 Students
217
24
Grade 12 Students
249
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
31%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%