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Franklin County

Texas · Public K-12

The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Franklin County: 3 campuses, 1,608 students, Mount Vernon ISD as the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Franklin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,608
-17 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 64%
% Hispanic
28%
was 26%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,608
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,360
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
641 students
Middle
1
456 students
High
1
511 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOUNT VERNON ISD
1,608 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
78%
Hispanic
15%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
28%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Franklin County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. MT VERNON EL· 65.0%
  2. MT VERNON H S· 62.0%
  3. MT VERNON MIDDLE· 61.0%

See all 3 schools in Franklin County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MT VERNON ELMount VernonElementaryPK-04641·
MT VERNON H SMount VernonHigh09-12511·
MT VERNON MIDDLEMount VernonMiddle05-08456·

Cities in Franklin County

Mount Vernon3 schools

About Franklin County

Franklin County is a rural-scale county of about 10,632 residents in Texas. Its public-school system teaches approximately 1,608 students across 3 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $72,360 a year, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 9% meaningfully above the Texas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Franklin County comprises 1 elementary school (641 students), 1 middle school (456), and 1 high school (511).

MOUNT VERNON ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,608 students across Franklin County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,608 students, held roughly steady from the 1,625 reported in SY 2017-18.

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 public schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Texas has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,608 students.
How many high schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 511 students.
How many middle schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 456 students.
How many elementary schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 641 students.
What is the largest school district in Franklin County?
MOUNT VERNON ISD is the largest school district in Franklin County, serving approximately 1,608 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Franklin County?
Franklin County has roughly 10,632 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 $72,360, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Franklin County?
Approximately 27.8% 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 57.3% of students in Franklin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County schools?
Across Franklin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data