For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,896 students in Franklin County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IN are East Central High School and Franklin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public high schools.
Franklin County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Central High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Trojan Pl - Suite A
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-4811
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-4101
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IN include East Central High School and Franklin County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: East Central High School vs. Franklin County High School, Franklin County High School vs. East Central High School
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