Franklin, IN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 21,450 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Located in Johnson County, this town is just south of Indianapolis.
Cultural Attractions
The Johnson County Museum of History has many exhibits, beginning with the pioneer era.
Recreation
The Historic Franklin Greenway Trail runs through much of the city and intersects with various parks.
Historical
The town’s name of Franklin was suggested by resident Samuel Herriott, who was an admirer of Benjamin Franklin.
Economy
Franklin is a farm trade center.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 5 |
| Number of middle schools | 2 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | #39, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 2,707 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | #4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 4,479 |
| DePauw University | Greencastle, IN | #49, Lib. Arts | 2,398 |
| Marian College | Indianapolis, IN | #38, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 2,043 |
| Martin University | Indianapolis, IN | Unranked, Lib. Arts | N/A |
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