For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,295 students in Franklin County, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MA are Four Rivers Charter Public School, Frontier Regional and Turners Fall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Franklin County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin County Technical, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-4577
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Frontier Regional
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
113 North Main Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Turners Fall High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Turnpike Rd
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7200
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Valley Regional
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
97 F Sumner Turner Rd
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498-2931
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Franklin County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Ralph C Mahar Regional
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Mohawk Trail Regional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Ashfield Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Gr: 7-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 Main St., 3rd Floor
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Gr: K-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Gr: 8-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
94 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Gr: 5-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
59 Dexter Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
62 Meridian Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1313
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1313
Gr: 4 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
238 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Gr: K-12
18 Jacobs Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 337-5307
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 337-5307
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
141 Davis St
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Gr: K-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
15 School Street
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 367-9201
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 367-9201
Gr: K-3 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
7 Brattleboro Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Poet Seat High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1a Lenox Ave
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Gr: 8-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MA include Four Rivers Charter Public School, Frontier Regional and Turners Fall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
9 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Four Rivers Charter Public School vs. Mohawk Trail Regional School, Pioneer Valley Regional vs. Franklin County Technical, Turners Fall High School vs. Frontier Regional
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