Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,277
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#55
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.6%.
Funding Context
Franklin County spends $8,277 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% 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
41 public schools and 7 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #55 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
90.6%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,277
$2,059 below the state average
School coverage
41
7 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 41 public schools across 7 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
#55
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Chambersburg Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
9,274 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
Waynesboro Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,303 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Greencastle-Antrim SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,990 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Tuscarora SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,263 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chambersburg Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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, Pennsylvania
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.
Franklin County’s Expansive School System
Franklin County is home to 41 public schools across seven districts, serving a total enrollment of 21,636 students. The system includes 25 elementary schools, seven middle schools, and nine high schools, along with one alternative school. This infrastructure supports a growing population with a strong emphasis on primary education.
Chambersburg Area Leads the Way
Chambersburg Area School District dominates the landscape with 17 schools and 9,274 students, representing nearly half the county’s enrollment. Waynesboro Area and Tuscarora districts also play major roles, serving 4,303 and 2,263 students respectively. No charter schools are currently active, keeping the focus on these established public districts.
A Versatile Mix of School Environments
The county offers a diverse mix of locales, from 17 rural campuses to six city schools and 10 suburban sites. Chambersburg Area Senior High is a major center of activity with 2,348 students, while the county average school size is 528. This range allows families to choose between large-scale urban high schools and smaller rural elementary programs.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
21,636
41 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Franklin County
Chambersburg Area SD
GuideWaynesboro Area SD
GuideGreencastle-Antrim SD
Tuscarora SD
Fannett-Metal SD
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit
Franklin County CTC
41 Public Schools in Franklin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area SHS | Profile | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,348 |
| Waynesboro Area SHS | Profile | Waynesboro Area SD | Waynesboro, 17268Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,439 |
| Shippensburg Area SHS | Profile | Shippensburg Area SD | Shippensburg, 17257Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,138 |
| Chambersburg Area MS - South | Profile | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17201City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,054 |
| Greencastle-Antrim SHS | Profile | Greencastle-Antrim SD | Greencastle, 17225Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,047 |
| Chambersburg Area MS - North | Profile | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17201City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,045 |
| Waynesboro Area MS | Profile | Waynesboro Area SD | Waynesboro, 17268Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 990 |
| Shippensburg Area MS | Record | Shippensburg Area SD | Shippensburg, 17257Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 786 |
| James Buchanan HS | Record | Tuscarora SD | Mercersburg, 17236Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 735 |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Record | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17202Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| Greencastle-Antrim MS | Record | Greencastle-Antrim SD | Greencastle, 17225Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 689 |
| Greencastle-Antrim El Sch | Record | Greencastle-Antrim SD | Greencastle, 17225Suburb: Midsize | 3–5 | Primary | 680 |
| Fairview Avenue El Sch | Record | Waynesboro Area SD | Waynesboro, 17268Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 620 |
| Greencastle-Antrim Pri Sch | Record | Greencastle-Antrim SD | Greencastle, 17225Suburb: Midsize | KG–2 | Primary | 574 |
| Hamilton Heights El Sch | Record | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17201Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 560 |
| James Buchanan MS | Record | Tuscarora SD | Mercersburg, 17236Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 550 |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Record | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17201City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 518 |
| Mowrey El Sch | Record | Waynesboro Area SD | Waynesboro, 17268Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 513 |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch | Record | Shippensburg Area SD | Shippensburg, 17257Town: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 486 |
| Fayetteville El Sch | Record | Chambersburg Area SD | Fayetteville, 17222Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 442 |
Chambersburg Area SHS
Chambersburg Area SD
Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small
Waynesboro Area SHS
Waynesboro Area SD
Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe
Shippensburg Area SHS
Shippensburg Area SD
Shippensburg, 17257 / Town: Fringe
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Chambersburg Area SD
Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small
Greencastle-Antrim SHS
Greencastle-Antrim SD
Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Chambersburg Area SD
Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small
Waynesboro Area MS
Waynesboro Area SD
Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe
Shippensburg Area MS
Shippensburg Area SD
Shippensburg, 17257 / Town: Fringe
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Chambersburg Area SD
Chambersburg, 17202 / Rural: Fringe
Greencastle-Antrim MS
Greencastle-Antrim SD
Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize
Greencastle-Antrim El Sch
Greencastle-Antrim SD
Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize
Fairview Avenue El Sch
Waynesboro Area SD
Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe
Greencastle-Antrim Pri Sch
Greencastle-Antrim SD
Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize
Hamilton Heights El Sch
Chambersburg Area SD
Chambersburg, 17201 / Suburb: Small
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
Chambersburg Area SD
Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small
Nancy Grayson El Sch
Shippensburg Area SD
Shippensburg, 17257 / Town: Fringe
Fayetteville El Sch
Chambersburg Area SD
Fayetteville, 17222 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,277
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
Franklin County is home to 41 public schools across seven districts, serving a total enrollment of 21,636 students. The system includes 25 elementary schools, seven middle schools, and nine high schools, along with one alternative school. This infrastructure supports a growing population with a strong emphasis on primary education.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area School District dominates the landscape with 17 schools and 9,274 students, representing nearly half the county’s enrollment. Waynesboro Area and Tuscarora districts also play major roles, serving 4,303 and 2,263 students respectively. No charter schools are currently active, keeping the focus on these established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
The county offers a diverse mix of locales, from 17 rural campuses to six city schools and 10 suburban sites. Chambersburg Area Senior High is a major center of activity with 2,348 students, while the county average school size is 528. This range allows families to choose between large-scale urban high schools and smaller rural elementary programs.
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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.