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5 schools in Franklin County

Georgia · 3,577 students · 3 cities

5 public K-12 schools sit under Franklin County in Georgia, serving roughly 3,577 students (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
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Franklin County High SchoolCarnesvilleHigh09-121,043
Franklin County Middle SchoolCarnesvilleMiddle06-08805
Carnesville Elementary SchoolCarnesvilleElementaryPK-05637
Lavonia Elementary SchoolLavoniaElementaryPK-05575
Royston Elementary SchoolRoystonElementaryPK-05517

About Franklin County

Franklin County operates 5 public schools across Georgia, collectively enrolling roughly 3,577 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Franklin County covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Franklin County has fell 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,696 students to 3,577. Over that span, Franklin County closed 1 school, going from 6 to 5. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 76% to 70% over the same window.

On this page, 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 schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County operates 5 public K-12 schools in Georgia, serving approximately 3,577 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Franklin County?
Franklin County High School is the largest public school in Franklin County by enrollment, with approximately 1,043 students.
What grade levels does Franklin County serve?
Franklin County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 5 campuses.
What cities does Franklin County serve?
Franklin County operates schools in Carnesville, Lavonia, Royston across Georgia.