Franklin Central School vs. Highgate Elementary School
Should you attend Franklin Central School or Highgate Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin Central School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highgate Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
140 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#120 out of 283 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
40
Kindergarten Students
21
27
Grade 1 Students
19
40
Grade 2 Students
21
27
Grade 3 Students
12
31
Grade 4 Students
17
28
Grade 5 Students
14
35
Grade 6 Students
12
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
91%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
18%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
