Franklin County High School

As a medium-sized secondary school in Carnesville, Georgia, Franklin County High School enrolls 1,043 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by Franklin County.

Across the 5 schools in Franklin County (3,577 students total), Franklin County High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Franklin County High School lists that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 11% Hispanic, 11% Black, 5% multiracial, 2% Asian. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 82%.

On the resource side, Franklin County High School lists 69 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.2:1. The state averages about 15.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 88% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is lower than Franklin County's rate of about 96%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Franklin County High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 31.9%; this one delivers 31.9%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Franklin County put median household earnings sit near $53,046, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 17%. Across Franklin County's 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,577 students), Franklin County High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Franklin County Middle School, around 2.4 miles off. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Franklin County High School at 8th of 8; the average score across the group is 42.9%.

Franklin County High School operates from an outlying location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Franklin County High School has decreased 8%, going from 1,135 students in 2018 to 1,043 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 80% to 70%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 16.9:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Franklin County High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.