For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,224 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 49% 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,224 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
33,811 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
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
565 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
46%
47%
# White Students
628 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
51%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
102
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
22
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,489 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,439 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,489
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,439
$12,074
Best Franklin Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Lower Elementary 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
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin High 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
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Upper Elementary 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
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin County Middle 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
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Career & Technical Center
Vocational 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 1,224 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Co School District?
Franklin Co School District is ranked #64 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?
51% of Franklin Co School District students are White, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $12,439 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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