Total enrollment
1,147
+32 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Franklin County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Franklin County is a Mississippi county whose public-school system spans 5 schools and approximately 1,147 students. Median household income runs about $52,939. The level mix is 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Franklin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
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 Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 56.4% | #34 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,147 | #70 of 73 | #2,665 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #63 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.4:1 | #3 of 73 | #370 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 79.2% | #37 of 73 | #509 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.4% | #39 of 70 | #986 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
7,622
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,147
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,939
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
79.2%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
379 students
Middle
2
391 students
High
2
377 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Franklin County School District
1,147 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+
19.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
26.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Franklin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Franklin Lower Elementary· 61.3%
- Franklin Upper Elementary· 48.9%
- Franklin High School· 48.8%
- Franklin Middle School· 36.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Lower Elementary | Meadville | Elementary | PK-03 | 379 | · |
| Franklin High School | Meadville | High | 09-12 | 377 | · |
| Franklin Upper Elementary | Meadville | Middle | 04-06 | 234 | · |
| Franklin Middle School | Meadville | Middle | 07-08 | 157 | · |
| FRANKLIN CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER | Meadville | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Franklin County
About Franklin County
Franklin County is a rural-scale Mississippi county of about 7,622 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,147 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,939, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 26%. That income level is 6% higher than the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Franklin County covers 1 elementary school (379 students), 2 middle schools (391), and 2 high schools (377).
Franklin County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,147 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,147 students, grew 3% from the 1,115 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Franklin County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data