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Franklin County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Franklin County's public schools, 8 in all, serve approximately 3,039 K-12 students inside Arkansas, with Ozark School District the largest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Franklin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,039
-165 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
17,326
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
3,039
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,886
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.1%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
4
1,607 students
Middle
2
393 students
High
2
1,039 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
OZARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,673 students · 4 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
87%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Franklin County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 8 schools in Franklin County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
OZARK JR SR HIGH SCHOOLOzarkHigh08-12629·
ELGIN B MILTON PRIMARY SCHOOLOzarkElementaryPK-03527·
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCharlestonElementaryPK-06502·
CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOLCharlestonHigh07-12410·
COUNTY LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBranchElementaryPK-06327·
OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOLAltusMiddle06-07266·
OZARK UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOzarkElementary04-05251·
PLEASANT VIEW CAMPUS SCHOOLOzarkMiddle05-08127·

Cities in Franklin County

Ozark4 schoolsCharleston2 schoolsAltus1 schoolBranch1 school

About Franklin County

In Arkansas, Franklin County is a small county of about 17,326 residents. 8 public schools across the county serves about 3,039 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $55,886 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% meaningfully above the Arkansas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Franklin County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,607 students), 2 middle schools (393), and 2 high schools (1,039).

OZARK SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,673 students across Franklin County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,039 students, fell 5% from the 3,204 reported in SY 2017-18. Franklin County now counts 8 public schools, down from 9 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Franklin County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Franklin County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Franklin County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,039.
How many high schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,039 students.
How many middle schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Arkansas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 393 students.
How many elementary schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Arkansas has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,607 students.
What is the largest school district in Franklin County?
OZARK SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Franklin County, serving approximately 1,673 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Franklin County?
Franklin County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 17,326, with a median age of 42. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
Median household income in Franklin County is $55,886, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Franklin County?
Approximately 14.5% 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 61.1% 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 Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County schools?
Across Franklin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.9 to 1.

Franklin County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data