For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,557 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,557 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%

Graduation Rate
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
369 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
395 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
11%
36%
# White Students
2,510 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
71%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
189 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
273
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
282
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
262
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
294
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,855 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$24,999 MM

Spending
$42 MM
$23,473 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,548
$14,305

Spending / Student
$11,855
$13,431

Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnesville Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Highway 59
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Royston Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 College St
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6570 Highway 145
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #44.
Lavonia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
818 Hartwell Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Turkey Creek Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,557 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #89 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
71% of Franklin County School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,855 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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