Franklin Local School District serves the children, families, and communities of Chandlersville, Duncan Falls, Philo, and Roseville, staying true to its mission of building an academic foundation for students’ future successes. Our district consists of Duncan Falls Elementary K-5; Roseville Elementary K-6; Philo Jr High 6-8; and Philo High School 9-12. We have four preschool classes for children ages 3-5. Two classes are located at Duncan Falls Elementary School and two classes are located at Roseville Elementary School. The preschool program curriculum provides meaningful learning experiences that are aligned with the Early Learning and Development Standards.

The district office is located in Duncan Falls, Ohio, two minutes off State Route 60. Nestled along the shores of the Muskingum River within a total population of nearly 12,700, Franklin Local is conveniently located about 20 minutes from Interstate 70 and Zanesville. Franklin Local also is proud to partner with Mid-East Career and Technology Centers, Muskingum University, Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center, Ohio University-Zanesville, and Zane State College, on a variety of educational projects.

The Franklin Local School District’s curriculum is aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards to prepare all students to be college and career ready. K-12 curriculum, supported by instructional strategies and resources aligned to the standards, promotes a deep understanding and rigor of content, knowledge, and skills for all students to achieve high levels of academic achievement. Districtwide use of effective assessment practices is aligned across Ohio’s Learning Standards, grade levels, and subject areas to promote a high level of student achievement. Data/evidence from formative/summative assessments are used to monitor student progress and analyze and interpret student’s data to make informed decisions about teaching and learning.

Franklin Local Schools offer strong core academic programs, as well as fine arts options, enrichment programs, new learning technologies, and extracurricular activities to support a well-rounded educational opportunity to promote life-long success for all students.

We understand that high performing schools pay attention to the whole child to improve the quality of life for our students and community members.