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Franklin County Public Schools

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

41

public schools

Total Enrollment

21,636

students

School Districts

7

districts

Directory guide

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.

District shape

Franklin County has 7 district entries. Chambersburg Area SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Chambersburg has the most listed schools, with 16 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

Elementary25
Middle7
High9
Other0

7 School Districts in Franklin County

Chambersburg Area SD

17 schools
9,274 students

Waynesboro Area SD

6 schools
4,303 students

Greencastle-Antrim SD

4 schools
2,990 students

Tuscarora SD

6 schools
2,263 students

Fannett-Metal SD

3 schools
384 students

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit

1 school
11 students

Franklin County CTC

1 school
1 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 41 matching schools

Chambersburg Area SHS

Chambersburg Area SD

Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,348 students

Waynesboro Area SHS

Waynesboro Area SD

Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,439 students

Shippensburg Area SHS

Shippensburg Area SD

Shippensburg, 17257 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,138 students

Chambersburg Area MS - South

Chambersburg Area SD

Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,054 students

Greencastle-Antrim SHS

Greencastle-Antrim SD

Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,047 students

Chambersburg Area MS - North

Chambersburg Area SD

Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,045 students

Waynesboro Area MS

Waynesboro Area SD

Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle990 students

Shippensburg Area MS

Shippensburg Area SD

Shippensburg, 17257 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle786 students

James Buchanan HS

Tuscarora SD

Mercersburg, 17236 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High735 students

Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch

Chambersburg Area SD

Chambersburg, 17202 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High719 students

Greencastle-Antrim MS

Greencastle-Antrim SD

Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle689 students

Greencastle-Antrim El Sch

Greencastle-Antrim SD

Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only3–5Primary680 students

Fairview Avenue El Sch

Waynesboro Area SD

Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary620 students

Greencastle-Antrim Pri Sch

Greencastle-Antrim SD

Greencastle, 17225 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–2Primary574 students

Hamilton Heights El Sch

Chambersburg Area SD

Chambersburg, 17201 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary560 students

James Buchanan MS

Tuscarora SD

Mercersburg, 17236 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle550 students

Benjamin Chambers El Sch

Chambersburg Area SD

Chambersburg, 17201 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary518 students

Mowrey El Sch

Waynesboro Area SD

Waynesboro, 17268 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary513 students

Nancy Grayson El Sch

Shippensburg Area SD

Shippensburg, 17257 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–3Primary486 students

Fayetteville El Sch

Chambersburg Area SD

Fayetteville, 17222 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary442 students

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.

← Back to Franklin County Education OverviewCounty school score: 62/100

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.