| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle-Antrim School District | Greencastle | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,991 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Fannett-Metal School District | Amberson | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 384 | 3 | K–12 | 8 |
| Shippensburg Area School District | Shippensburg | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 3,529 | 6 | K–12 | 0 |
| Waynesboro Area School District | Blue Ridge Summit | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 4,303 | 6 | K–12 | 6 |
| Chambersburg Area School District | Chambersburg | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 9,303 | 17 | K–12 | 10 |
| Tuscarora School District | Mercersburg | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 2,263 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
How Franklin County compares
Together they enroll 22,773 students across 42 schools. The largest is Chambersburg Area School District with 9,303 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Franklin County has 6 public school districts covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is Greencastle-Antrim School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Franklin County, PA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Franklin County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Franklin County, PA?
Of the districts serving Franklin County, Greencastle-Antrim School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.