Franklin Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46259 · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
#213 of 387 high schools in Indiana
#8207 of 16,910 nationally
About Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central High School is a public high located in Indianapolis, in the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 3,438 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 213th of 387 ranked high schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 3,438.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; Franklin Central High School ranks 45th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Franklin Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Franklin Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,365 students · 624 m away
South Creek Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
476 students · 915 m away
Edgewood Intermediate School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,300 students · 1.6 km away
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
568 students · 2.5 km away
Franklin Central Junior High
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,797 students · 3.0 km away
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
487 students · 3.2 km away
Mary Adams Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
451 students · 3.4 km away
New Bethel Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
439 students · 3.8 km away
Arlington Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
454 students · 4.3 km away
Acton Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
275 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Warren Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,391 students
Hamilton Southeastern HS
Fishers · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,504 students
Brownsburg High School
Brownsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,355 students
Avon High School
Avon · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,523 students
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,315 students
Noblesville High School
Noblesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,291 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Central High School a good school?
Franklin Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 50.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #213 of 387 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Franklin Central High School rank in Indiana?
Franklin Central High School ranks #213 of 387 high schools in Indiana and #8207 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Franklin Central High School?
Franklin Central High School had 3,438 students in 2025.
Is Franklin Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Franklin Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Franklin Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Franklin Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.