Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,080
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#14
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,080 per pupil, Franklin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 26% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Franklin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,080
$427 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin County has 7 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Franklin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Franklin County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#14
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
2,049 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Batesville Community School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,262 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Franklin County Community Sch Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Franklin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Franklin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Franklin County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Excellence in Franklin County
Franklin County's education system serves 3,311 students across seven public schools. Two districts manage this rural network, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
One of the State's Highest Graduation Rates
The county boasts an exceptional 97% graduation rate, far exceeding state and national benchmarks. Educators achieve these results with $5,080 per pupil, maintaining high standards with leaner-than-average spending.
Batesville and Franklin County Districts
Batesville Community School Corporation is the largest district by enrollment, serving 2,227 students. All seven schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools.
A Fully Rural Learning Experience
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering a consistent environment for all 3,311 students. The largest institutions are Batesville High and Franklin County High, both of which enroll roughly 715 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
3,311
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Franklin County
Batesville Community School Corp
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
7 Public Schools in Franklin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville High School | Record | Batesville Community School Corp | Batesville, 47006Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 715 |
| Franklin County High | Record | Franklin County Community Sch Corp | Brookville, 47012Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 713 |
| Batesville Primary School | Record | Batesville Community School Corp | Batesville, 47006Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 547 |
| Brookville Elementary School | Record | Franklin County Community Sch Corp | Brookville, 47012Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 460 |
| Franklin County Middle School | Record | Franklin County Community Sch Corp | Brookville, 47012Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 358 |
| Laurel School | Record | Franklin County Community Sch Corp | Laurel, 47024Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 282 |
| Mount Carmel School | Record | Franklin County Community Sch Corp | Cedar Grove, 47016Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 236 |
Batesville High School
Batesville Community School Corp
Batesville, 47006 / Rural: Fringe
Franklin County High
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
Brookville, 47012 / Rural: Distant
Batesville Primary School
Batesville Community School Corp
Batesville, 47006 / Rural: Fringe
Brookville Elementary School
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
Brookville, 47012 / Rural: Distant
Franklin County Middle School
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
Brookville, 47012 / Rural: Distant
Laurel School
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
Laurel, 47024 / Rural: Distant
Mount Carmel School
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
Cedar Grove, 47016 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,080
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Franklin County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Indiana?
Franklin County's education system serves 3,311 students across seven public schools. Two districts manage this rural network, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
How do schools in Franklin County perform academically?
The county boasts an exceptional 97% graduation rate, far exceeding state and national benchmarks. Educators achieve these results with $5,080 per pupil, maintaining high standards with leaner-than-average spending.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Indiana?
Batesville Community School Corporation is the largest district by enrollment, serving 2,227 students. All seven schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, offering a consistent environment for all 3,311 students. The largest institutions are Batesville High and Franklin County High, both of which enroll roughly 715 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.