Franklin County High School

This school is definitely adequate.There are some excellent teachers, but there are also a handful who don't care about the welfare of the students and tend to enjoy harassing people as much as possible. The administration is incompetent in that all they care about is the dress code, and in my experience, are all very rude. The Fine Arts and Agricultural Departments are impressive, but as for the football team, it's lousy.
--Submitted by a student

I love love love this school. I transferred from another county at the beginning of high school and now my daughter go there. The teachers are wonderful, they really care about the students and they are very creative in their teaching meathods. Even all of the students are polite and well-rounded young adults.
--Submitted by a parent

the principal is no longer relevant she is no longer capable of making decisions that r best for the students
--Submitted by a student

As a former student, Class of '06, I highly recommend this school for its outstanding extracurricular activities. As a band member I learned to play several different types of insturments and I am still using those skills today. The administration isnt the greatest and the teachers do the best they can to keep students under control. The softball/baseball programs are top notch. The agriculture is one of the best in the state. If you have any of those skills this school is for you.

As a former salutatorian of FCHS, I feel as though I gained the very best Franklin County had to offer. That being said, Franklin County's very best is hardly up to par with the rest of the state. Unfair teachers and administration seemed to be a huge issue when I attended, and from what I hear, it is still a problem today. Although the school does boast an incredible agriculture department, the other areas of the school are lacking and receive much less attention and funding. While a few teachers are outstanding (particularly in the English department), the content taught in each class does nothing to prepare students for standardized tests or college. The administration was too relaxed in academic areas and too focused on insignificant matters throughout the school. If you want the absolute best for your child, I highly recommend placing him or her somewhere other than FCHS.

If you are looking to prepare your child for a high education, then this school is most certainly not for you. Do not go here, the administrators are incompetent and unfair.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is, in itself, all right. The principal seems far too concerned with public displays of affection and dress code than what's actually going on in the classrooms. I will say that there is unfair treatment.
--Submitted by a student

As a student of FCHS I can say that teachers dont do all they can to discipline students. The only good thing about this school is Drama and Band.
--Submitted by a student

Comparing this school to other high schools in other states, this has to be the worst. Same rules don't apply to all students. Very poor guidence and encouragement for students whether it be gifted or special needs. Very few AP courses. Computer classes basic and an elective. If you want drama, agriculture, or to be part of a lousy football team, this is the place for you. If you want to be prepared for a technical career or college, you need to look elsewhere. No PTO's, even in the middle schools.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently attend Franklin County High School. I think it is a fabulous school with many great opportunities. I have had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. and Kansas thanks to the wonderful Career and Technical Education Department we have to offer. I also think that too much time is focused on dress code and public display of affect and not enough on actual learning in the classroom. ~ Concerned Grad of 2008
--Submitted by a student