Franklin Public School District

The Franklin Public School District operates 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is highly ranked, placing 65th out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Franklin High School is the top-performing school, ranking 35th out of 415 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 5-star rating. It boasts a strong 91.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. Forest Park Middle School also ranks highly, placing 112th out of 640 Wisconsin middle schools, with over 70% of students proficient or better in core subjects. At the elementary level, Southwood Glen Elementary stands out with its exceptional test scores, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are some areas for improvement, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the high school/middle school and the elementary schools may warrant further analysis to ensure equitable resource allocation. Overall, the Franklin Public School District provides a quality education to its students, with several standout schools leading the way.