For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,387 students in Franklin County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, PA are Greencastle-antrim Middle School, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North and Chambersburg Area Middle School - South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greencastle-antrim Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 South Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Fannett-metal Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, PA include Greencastle-antrim Middle School, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North and Chambersburg Area Middle School - South.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
7 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Waynesboro Area Middle School vs. Greencastle-antrim Middle School, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North vs. Greencastle-antrim Middle School, Greencastle-antrim Middle School vs. Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
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