Total enrollment
3,167
-470 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Franklin County
Indiana · Public K-12
Across Franklin County, 7 public K-12 schools educate around 3,167 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Franklin County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
3,167
NCES CCD
Median income
$78,074
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.8%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
4
1,487 students
Middle
1
385 students
High
2
1,295 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
1,944 students · 2 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Franklin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Mount Carmel School· 48.3%
- Brookville Elementary School· 35.8%
- Franklin County Middle School· 34.8%
- Laurel School· 31.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville High School | Batesville | High | 09-12 | 681 | · |
| Franklin County High | Brookville | High | 09-12 | 614 | · |
| Batesville Primary School | Batesville | Elementary | PK-02 | 542 | · |
| Brookville Elementary School | Brookville | Elementary | PK-05 | 487 | · |
| Franklin County Middle School | Brookville | Middle | 06-08 | 385 | · |
| Laurel School | Laurel | Elementary | PK-06 | 245 | · |
| Mount Carmel School | Cedar Grove | Elementary | KG-06 | 213 | · |
Cities in Franklin County
About Franklin County
Franklin County is a sparse Indiana county of about 23,020 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 3,167 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,074, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 11% higher than the Indiana median.
On the school-mix side, Franklin County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,487 students), 1 middle school (385), and 2 high schools (1,295).
Franklin County Community Sch Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,944 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,167 students, shrank 13% from the 3,637 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, 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