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Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,295 students in Franklin County, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MA are Four Rivers Charter Public School, Frontier Regional and Turners Fall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Franklin County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin County Technical, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
248 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Frontier Regional
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
113 North Main Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Turners Fall High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Turnpike Rd
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Valley Regional
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
97 F Sumner Turner Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Franklin County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Ralph C Mahar Regional
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Gr: 7-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Mohawk Trail Regional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Ashfield Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
238 Main St., 3rd Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Gr: 8-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MA include Four Rivers Charter Public School, Frontier Regional and Turners Fall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
9 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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