Rank
37
A-
Franklin
6 schools · 1 high school · 5 elementary schools · Franklin
Franklin is a suburban town about 30 miles southwest of Boston that serves as a regional hub in Norfolk County. With a 96.8% graduation rate and an overall district ranking of #37 in the state, Franklin Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance across its five elementary schools and single high school. Oak Street Elementary ranks #42 among Massachusetts elementary schools, reflecting the district's strength at the elementary level. The town's single-family assessed values around $731,000 represent a fairly typical suburban market, with property tax bills moderately positioned relative to other Massachusetts communities.
Avg MCAS ELA
61.2%
#82 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
67.8%
#42 of 326
Avg SAT
1,179
#63 of 290
Attendance
94.7%
#75 of 328
Graduation Rate
96.8%
#89 of 288
AP Pass Rate
80.3%
#89 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,414
#249 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$92,192
#153 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 59% | 68% | — | 508 | 320 |
| Grade 4 | 61% | 70% | — | 509 | 324 |
| Grade 5 | 57% | 56% | 63% | 503 | 314 |
| Grade 6 | 51% | 61% | — | 503 | 373 |
| Grade 7 | 52% | 51% | — | 499 | 339 |
| Grade 8 | 64% | 52% | 49% | 505 | 377 |
| Grade 10 | 61% | 57% | 71% | 505 | 340 |
| HS Science | — | — | 60% | 507 | 322 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 75.9%
Asian: 9.5%
Hispanic: 7.8%
Black: 3.3%
Multi-Race: 2.8%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.5%
Female: 48.2%Male: 51.7%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Franklin
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
72
B+
Franklin High
SAT
1,179
ELA
62%
Math
57%
Grad
96.8%
72
B+
Franklin High
1,179
62%
57%
80.3%
96.8%
Elementary Schools in Franklin
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
42
A
Oak Street Elementary
ELA
73%
Math
82%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
17
42
A
Oak Street Elementary
73%
82%
94.9%
17
91
A-
Jefferson Elementary
ELA
71%
Math
68%
Attend.
95.2%
Class
15
91
A-
Jefferson Elementary
71%
68%
95.2%
15
143
B+
Parmenter
ELA
60%
Math
70%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
21
143
B+
Parmenter
60%
70%
94.6%
21
198
B+
JFK School
ELA
54%
Math
65%
Attend.
95.7%
Class
19
198
B+
JFK School
54%
65%
95.7%
19
248
B
Helen Keller Elementary
ELA
47%
Math
65%
Attend.
95.1%
Class
19
248
B
Helen Keller Elementary
47%
65%
95.1%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#75 of 328Attendance Rate94.7%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)11.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.6%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#249 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,060
Total Per Pupil$19,414
Total FTE Students5,134
Teacher Salaries
#153 of 325Average Salary$92,192
Teacher FTE Count383
Salary vs. Town Income1.4x(near town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.4x the town's per capita income ($65,180). Teachers earn close to the community average. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#160 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners3.7%
Students w/ Disabilities19.9%
Total Students4,620
Staffing & Retention
#222 of 327Teacher Retention85%
Principal Retention72.7%
Total Teachers393
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Franklin
Avg Assessed Value
$731,396
#88 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$8,353
Income Per Capita
$65,180
#72 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#109
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.14%
Tax as % of Income12.82%(typical)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$76.1M+0.94% levy growth(typical)
Residential$37.5M
Commercial/Industrial$38.6M
Residential Share49.33%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.4% (2.5% base + 0.94% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (49.33%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$4.5M3.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $152.0M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,458(84.8%)
Vocational: 191(3.6%)
Charter: 315(6.0%)
Private: 121(2.3%)
Home School: 45(0.9%)
Total: 5,256