For the 2025 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 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greencastle-antrim Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 South Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #33.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 6-8
| 936 students
Rank: #66.
Fannett-metal Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Franklin County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
756 South Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2168 Mont Alto Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
401 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Grades: 1-5
| 98 students
10255 Mountain Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 532-4035
Grades: 1-5
| 84 students
Scotland School Veterans Children (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 264-7187
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
850 Broad St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
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 46% (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 - South vs. Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, Greencastle-antrim Middle School vs. Waynesboro Area Middle School
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