Franklin County Public Schools
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
41
public schools
Total Enrollment
21,636
students
School Districts
7
districts
How to use the Franklin County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Franklin County has 7 district entries. Chambersburg Area SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Chambersburg has the most listed schools, with 16 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
Waynesboro Area SD
Greencastle-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 | Listed only | Shippensburg Area SD | Shippensburg, 17257Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 786 |
| James Buchanan HS | Listed only | Tuscarora SD | Mercersburg, 17236Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 735 |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Listed only | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17202Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| Greencastle-Antrim MS | Listed only | Greencastle-Antrim SD | Greencastle, 17225Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 689 |
| Greencastle-Antrim El Sch | Listed only | Greencastle-Antrim SD | Greencastle, 17225Suburb: Midsize | 3–5 | Primary | 680 |
| Fairview Avenue El Sch | Listed only | Waynesboro Area SD | Waynesboro, 17268Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 620 |
| Greencastle-Antrim Pri Sch | Listed only | Greencastle-Antrim SD | Greencastle, 17225Suburb: Midsize | KG–2 | Primary | 574 |
| Hamilton Heights El Sch | Listed only | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17201Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 560 |
| James Buchanan MS | Listed only | Tuscarora SD | Mercersburg, 17236Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 550 |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Listed only | Chambersburg Area SD | Chambersburg, 17201City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 518 |
| Mowrey El Sch | Listed only | Waynesboro Area SD | Waynesboro, 17268Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 513 |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch | Listed only | Shippensburg Area SD | Shippensburg, 17257Town: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 486 |
| Fayetteville El Sch | Listed only | 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
James Buchanan HS
Tuscarora SD
Mercersburg, 17236 / Rural: Distant
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
James Buchanan MS
Tuscarora SD
Mercersburg, 17236 / Rural: Distant
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
Chambersburg Area SD
Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small
Mowrey El Sch
Waynesboro Area SD
Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe
Nancy Grayson El Sch
Shippensburg Area SD
Shippensburg, 17257 / Town: Fringe
Fayetteville El Sch
Chambersburg Area SD
Fayetteville, 17222 / Suburb: Small
Franklin County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Franklin County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Franklin County public school directory?
The directory lists 41 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Franklin County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Franklin County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Franklin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Franklin County?
Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.