Total enrollment
1,608
+130 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Franklin County
Texas · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Franklin County: 3 schools, 1,608 students, Mount Vernon ISD as the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Franklin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
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 Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 58.5% | #12 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,608 | #176 of 196 | #2,423 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #195 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #109 of 196 | #1,293 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 57.3% | #130 of 196 | #1,230 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.4% | #97 of 192 | #935 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
10,632
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,608
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- MT VERNON MIDDLE· 66.0%
- MT VERNON H S· 52.0%
- MT VERNON EL· 51.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT VERNON EL | Mount Vernon | Elementary | PK-04 | 641 | · |
| MT VERNON H S | Mount Vernon | High | 09-12 | 511 | · |
| MT VERNON MIDDLE | Mount Vernon | Middle | 05-08 | 456 | · |
Cities in Franklin County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,608 students, climbed 9% from the 1,478 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data