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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).

7-year change in Franklin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,577
-119 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 76%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
11%
was 10%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,577
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
White
82%
Hispanic
5%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
70%
Hispanic
11%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Franklin County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Franklin County High SchoolCarnesvilleHigh09-121,043·
Franklin County Middle SchoolCarnesvilleMiddle06-08805·
Carnesville Elementary SchoolCarnesvilleElementaryPK-05637·
Lavonia Elementary SchoolLavoniaElementaryPK-05575·
Royston Elementary SchoolRoystonElementaryPK-05517·

Cities in Franklin County

Carnesville3 schoolsLavonia1 schoolRoyston1 school

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,577 students, decreased 3% from the 3,696 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Franklin County shed 1 school, going from 6 to 5. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 76% to 70%.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Franklin County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Franklin County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,577.
How many high schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,043 students.
How many middle schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 805 students.
How many elementary schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,729 students.
What is the largest school district in Franklin County?
Franklin County Public Schools is the largest school district in Franklin County, serving approximately 3,577 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Franklin County?
Franklin County has roughly 24,234 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
Median household income in Franklin County is $53,046, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Franklin County?
Approximately 17.8% 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 96.4% of students in Franklin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County schools?
Across Franklin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data