Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
78.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,613
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#13
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 78.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,613 per pupil, Franklin County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% below the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% 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
35 public schools and 20 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
78.8%
9.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,613
$969 below the state average
School coverage
35
20 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 35 public schools across 20 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.
Mixed school landscape
Franklin County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#13
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below 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.
Greenfield
Elementary to high school visible
1,446 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual District
Other grade structure
1,155 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Gill-Montague
Elementary to high school visible
863 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Mohawk Trail
Elementary and high visible
788 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Greenfield is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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, Massachusetts
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 Roots and Localized Learning
Franklin County manages 35 public schools serving 8,805 students across 20 distinct districts. The infrastructure is primarily built around 23 elementary schools, focusing heavily on primary education in local communities. This decentralized system reflects the county's commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based schools.
Greenfield and Virtual Districts Lead the Way
The Greenfield district is the largest traditional provider with 6 schools and 1,446 students. Interestingly, the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is the county's largest single institution, serving 1,155 students statewide from its local base. Other key districts include Gill-Montague and Mohawk Trail, which serve the region's smaller towns.
The State's Smallest Brick-and-Mortar Classrooms
Attending school here is an intimate experience, with an average school size of just 252 students—one of the lowest in the state. The landscape is entirely rural or town-based, featuring 19 schools in pastoral settings and 16 in small towns. Schools like Greenfield High and Frontier Regional offer a close-knit community feel that larger counties cannot match.
School Overview
Total Schools
35
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
8,805
35 schools reporting
School Districts
20
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
20 School Districts in Franklin County
Greenfield
Greater Commonwealth Virtual District
Gill-Montague
Mohawk Trail
Pioneer Valley
Frontier
Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical
Orange
Ralph C Mahar
Deerfield
35 Public Schools in Franklin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 35 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Commonwealth Virtual School | Profile | Greater Commonwealth Virtual District | Greenfield, 01301Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 1,155 |
| Frontier Regional | Record | Frontier | South Deerfield, 01373Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 606 |
| Franklin County Technical | Record | Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical | Turners Falls, 01376Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 602 |
| Ralph C Mahar Regional | Record | Ralph C Mahar | Orange, 01364Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 523 |
| Greenfield High | Record | Greenfield | Greenfield, 01301Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 454 |
| Deerfield Elementary | Record | Deerfield | South Deerfield, 01373Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 309 |
| Greenfield Middle | Record | Greenfield | Greenfield, 01301Town: Distant | 5–7 | Middle | 300 |
| Dexter Park | Record | Orange | Orange, 01364Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 294 |
| Buckland-Shelburne Regional | Record | Mohawk Trail | Shelburne Falls, 01370Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 274 |
| Mohawk Trail Regional School | Record | Mohawk Trail | Shelburne Falls, 01370Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 271 |
| Pioneer Valley Regional | Record | Pioneer Valley | Northfield, 01360Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 256 |
| Fisher Hill | Record | Orange | Orange, 01364Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 230 |
| Four Rivers Charter Public School | Record | Four Rivers Charter Public (District) | Greenfield, 01301Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Charter | 219 |
| Discovery School at Four Corners | Record | Greenfield | Greenfield, 01301Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 214 |
| Sheffield Elementary School | Record | Gill-Montague | Turners Falls, 01376Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 211 |
| Great Falls Middle | Record | Gill-Montague | Montague, 01351Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 207 |
| Bernardston Elementary | Record | Pioneer Valley | Bernardston, 01337Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 204 |
| Newton School | Record | Greenfield | Greenfield, 01301Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 203 |
| Northfield Elementary | Record | Pioneer Valley | Northfield, 01360Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 200 |
| Turners Fall High | Record | Gill-Montague | Montague, 01351Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 194 |
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Greater Commonwealth Virtual District
Greenfield, 01301 / Town: Distant
Franklin County Technical
Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical
Turners Falls, 01376 / Rural: Fringe
Buckland-Shelburne Regional
Mohawk Trail
Shelburne Falls, 01370 / Rural: Distant
Mohawk Trail Regional School
Mohawk Trail
Shelburne Falls, 01370 / Rural: Distant
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Four Rivers Charter Public (District)
Greenfield, 01301 / Rural: Fringe
Discovery School at Four Corners
Greenfield
Greenfield, 01301 / Town: Distant
Sheffield Elementary School
Gill-Montague
Turners Falls, 01376 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,613
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Franklin County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Massachusetts?
Franklin County manages 35 public schools serving 8,805 students across 20 distinct districts. The infrastructure is primarily built around 23 elementary schools, focusing heavily on primary education in local communities. This decentralized system reflects the county's commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based schools.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Massachusetts?
The Greenfield district is the largest traditional provider with 6 schools and 1,446 students. Interestingly, the Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is the county's largest single institution, serving 1,155 students statewide from its local base. Other key districts include Gill-Montague and Mohawk Trail, which serve the region's smaller towns.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
Attending school here is an intimate experience, with an average school size of just 252 students—one of the lowest in the state. The landscape is entirely rural or town-based, featuring 19 schools in pastoral settings and 16 in small towns. Schools like Greenfield High and Frontier Regional offer a close-knit community feel that larger counties cannot match.
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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.