For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,211 students in Franklin Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Franklin Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,211 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Franklin Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
559 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
46%
47%
# White Students
625 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
52%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
83
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
17
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,623 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,572 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,623
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,572
$12,013
Best Franklin Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Grades: PK-3
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Grades: 4-6
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
236 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2441
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2441
Grades: 7-8
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
129 Vo-tech Lane
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Co School District?
Franklin Co School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,211 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Co School District?
Franklin Co School District is ranked #65 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (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 Co School District?
52% of Franklin Co School District students are White, 46% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Co School District?
Franklin Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Franklin Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,572 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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