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 30% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), 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 77%, 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Frontier Regional
(Math: 41% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Turners Fall High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Turnpike Rd
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7200
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 863-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: #66.
Mohawk Trail Regional School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Ashfield Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Ralph C Mahar Regional
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Grades: 8-12
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,161 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
94 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Grades: 5-6
| 182 students
238 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
18 Jacobs Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 337-5307
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 337-5307
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
141 Davis St
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 475-3879
Grades: K-12
| 473 students
15 School Street
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 367-9201
Montague, MA 01351
(413) 367-9201
Grades: K-3
| 70 students
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
7 Brattleboro Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-6245
Grades: PK-4
| 32 students
Poet Seat High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1a Lenox Ave
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1399
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
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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