Total enrollment
3,577
+22 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Franklin County
Georgia · Public K-12
Parents in Franklin County researching K-12 options have 5 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 3,577 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Franklin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Franklin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.3% | #65 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,577 | #79 of 137 | #1,659 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #91 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #49 of 137 | #1,199 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 96.4% | #40 of 137 | #180 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.5% | #109 of 137 | #1,174 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
24,234
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,577
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,046
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.4%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,729 students
Middle
1
805 students
High
1
1,043 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Franklin County Public Schools
3,577 students · 1 district 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Franklin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Carnesville Elementary School· 42.4%
- Franklin County Middle School· 36.0%
- Royston Elementary School· 35.6%
- Lavonia Elementary School· 30.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Carnesville | High | 09-12 | 1,043 | · |
| Franklin County Middle School | Carnesville | Middle | 06-08 | 805 | · |
| Carnesville Elementary School | Carnesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 637 | · |
| Lavonia Elementary School | Lavonia | Elementary | PK-05 | 575 | · |
| Royston Elementary School | Royston | Elementary | PK-05 | 517 | · |
Cities in Franklin County
About Franklin County
Franklin County is a thinly populated Georgia county of about 24,234 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 3,577 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $53,046, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 15% below the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Franklin County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,729 students), 1 middle school (805), and 1 high school (1,043).
The largest single district in Franklin County is Franklin County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,577 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,577 students, held roughly steady from the 3,555 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Franklin County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data