Franklin Junior/Senior High School is a school in Franklin in Morgan County, Illinois. The mascot is the Flashes and their colors are orange and black. All high school sports co-op with Waverly High School in Waverly to form the South County Vipers. Their colors are also orange and black.
Serving 157 students in grades 6-12, Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Jr/sr High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Jr/sr High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Franklin Jr/sr High School is ranked #2447 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Franklin Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Franklin Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly Jr/sr High School, Jacksonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Jr/sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Jr/sr High School?
157 students attend Franklin Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Franklin Jr/sr High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Jr/sr High School?
Franklin Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Jr/sr High School offer ?
Franklin Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Franklin Jr/sr High School part of?
Franklin Jr/sr High School is part of Franklin CUSD 1 School District.
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