Franklin Township’s public schools score below 62% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
27% of students in Franklin Township’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Franklin Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Franklin Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 371 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Franklin Township’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Oak Hill United School Corporation spends $12,792 per student and Marion $15,948, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Excel Center - Grant County and Lakeview Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Franklin Township’s grade
C+: better than 38% of Indiana school districts, #466 of 592 Indiana towns. Graduation is above the Indiana average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Franklin Township, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Grades 5–6 · 500 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Swayzee Elementary School
Grades 5–6 · 248 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Swayzee
6th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Grades 5–6 · 500 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Swayzee Elementary School
Grades 5–6 · 248 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Swayzee
7th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Grades 7–8 · 455 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Oak Hill Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 234 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Converse
8th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Grades 7–8 · 455 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Oak Hill Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 234 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Converse
9th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
Marion High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,058 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Oak Hill High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Converse
10th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
Marion High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,058 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Oak Hill High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Converse
11th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
Marion High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,058 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Oak Hill High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Converse
12th grade in Franklin Township · depends on your address
Marion High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,058 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Marion
Oak Hill High School
Grades 9–12 · 528 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Converse
Franklin Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Oak Hill United School Corporation). From grade PK, students attend the Marion Community Schools, shared with Center, Marion and Washington. Its elementary school is in Marion. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Franklin Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Franklin Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Franklin Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | C+ | Oak Hill United School Corporation PK–12 · Marion PK–12 |
| Pleasant | A− | Oak Hill United School Corporation |
| Liberty | — | Madison-Grant United School Corporation |
| Mill | B− | Mississinewa Community School Corporation |
| Sims | A− | Oak Hill United School Corporation |
| Center | C | Marion |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Oak Hill United School Corporation with Franklin Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Franklin Township
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Franklin Township’s schools
Are Franklin Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Franklin Township children attend score below 62% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #466 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Franklin Township in?
Two districts: Oak Hill United School Corporation runs grades PK–12, and Marion Community Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Center, Marion and Washington.
Where do Franklin Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Marion High School and Oak Hill High School.
What is Franklin Township’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Marion Community Schools graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Franklin Township spend per student?
$12,792 in Oak Hill United School Corporation and $15,948 in Marion Community Schools (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Franklin Township?
Yes: Lakeview Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 132 students). Franklin Township also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Franklin Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Franklin Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.