Franklin Co High School

Franklin County
833 Bypass RD
Winchester, TN 37398
1,180 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Franklin County High School (FCHS), located in Winchester, Tennessee, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Franklin County School District. Situated on Bypass Road, the school functions as a central educational hub for the community, catering to students in grades 9 through 12. FCHS is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective options designed to cater to diverse interests and career goals.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Franklin County High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement as a means of fostering well-rounded development. The school supports a robust athletics program, numerous student organizations, and various vocational and technical training pathways. By maintaining an active online presence through its official website, the school provides parents and students with essential resources regarding academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives, reflecting its goal to remain a connected and integral part of the Winchester community.
1,180
Total Students
78.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    971 (82.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (6.8 %)
  • Black
    77 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Franklin County
Phone: (931)967-2821
Website: http://fchs.fcstn.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 294
Grade 10 289
Grade 11 296
Grade 12 301
Gender Ratio