For the 2026 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
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 | 1,225 students 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 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 37% (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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