It is part of the Franklin Independent School District located in central Robertson County.

In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.

[3] The Franklin Lions compete in the following sports: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball, and Softball.

Franklin defeated north Texas football power Gunter in the 2021 UIL Conference 3A Division II Championship Game on the way to its first football state championship.

The Franklin High School has a variety of Fine Arts that range from: Marching, Concert, Jazz Band, Art, Animation, and Theatre.