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Franklin County

Alabama · Public K-12

15 public schools serving approximately 6,251 students, in a county of 31,966 residents.

Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
6,251
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,338
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.5%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
6
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Franklin County
3,637 students · 2 districts in Franklin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Franklin County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
75%
Hispanic
21%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.2% under 18

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Russellville High SchoolRussellvilleHigh09-12740·
West Elementary SchoolRussellvilleElementaryPK-02719·
Russellville Middle SchoolRussellvilleMiddle06-08579·
Russellville Elementary SchoolRussellvilleElementary03-05576·
Tharptown Elementary SchoolRussellvilleElementaryPK-06549·
Belgreen High SchoolRussellvilleOtherPK-12546·
Phil Campbell High SchoolPhil CampbellHigh07-12448·
Phil Campbell Elementary SchoolPhil CampbellElementaryPK-06424·
Red Bay ElementaryRed BayElementaryPK-06421·
Tharptown High SchoolRussellvilleHigh07-12391·
Red Bay High SchoolRed BayHigh07-12351·
Vina High SchoolVinaOtherPK-12270·
East Franklin Junior High SchoolPhil CampbellOtherPK-09237·
Franklin County Career Technical CenterRussellvilleHigh09-120·
Russellville City Career Tech CenterRussellvilleHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Alabama has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,251 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Franklin County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high, 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Franklin County?
Franklin County is the largest school district in Franklin County, serving approximately 3,637 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Franklin County?
Franklin County, Alabama has a population of approximately 31,966, with a median age of 38. About 25.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
Median household income in Franklin County is $53,338, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Franklin County?
Approximately 15.8% of adults 25 and older in Franklin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Franklin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.5% of students in Franklin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County schools?
Across Franklin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Franklin County?
Franklin County residents are approximately 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Franklin County is owner-occupied?
Franklin County has about 14,002 housing units, of which roughly 72.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data