For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,004 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
5,004 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
339 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
266 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
4,227 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
231
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
377
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
392
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
382
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
384
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
410
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
369
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
337
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
370
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
351
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
347
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
358
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
363
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,652 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,111 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,652
$12,030
Spending / Student
$11,111
$11,527
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sewanee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Broadview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4980 Lynchburg Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
North Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10626 Old Tullahoma Rd
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 455-6239
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 455-6239
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Rock Creek Rd
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
Cowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Huntland School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gore St
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 675 students
Rank: #77.
North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2990 Decherd Blvd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Co High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 Bypass Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2821
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2821
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #99.
Clark Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jefferson St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Decherd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Bratton St
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1111.
South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,004 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #126 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 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?
84% of Franklin County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,111 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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