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Franklin County

Vermont · Public K-12

Parents in Franklin County researching K-12 options have 22 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 8,007 (15 elementary and 7 high).

7-year change in Franklin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,007
-223 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
50,638
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
7 districts
Enrollment
8,007
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$81,313
Above Vermont avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.0%
Above Vermont avg
Elementary
15
5,297 students
Middle
0
schools
High
7
2,710 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Maple Run Unified Union School District #57
2,589 students · 7 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
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Franklin County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 18 schools ranked. Vermont state average: 50.6%.

See all 18 schools in Franklin County ranked by score →

All schools (22)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)Saint AlbansHigh09-12905·
Missisquoi Valley Union High SchoolSwantonHigh07-12759·
St. Albans Town Educational CenterSaint AlbansElementaryPK-08754·
St. Albans City Elementary SchoolSaint AlbansElementaryPK-08681·
Swanton SchoolSwantonElementaryPK-06644·
Georgia Elementary & Middle SchoolSaint AlbansElementaryPK-08584·
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)FairfaxElementaryPK-06579·
Enosburg Falls Middle/High SchoolEnosburg FallsHigh06-12436·
Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax)FairfaxHigh07-12393·
Sheldon Elementary SchoolSheldonElementaryPK-08337·
Highgate Elementary SchoolHighgate CenterElementaryPK-06282·
Enosburg Falls Elementary SchoolEnosburg FallsElementaryPK-05260·
Fairfield Center SchoolFairfieldElementaryPK-08249·
Richford Junior/Senior High SchoolRichfordHigh06-12217·
Richford Elementary SchoolRichfordElementaryPK-05187·
Berkshire Elementary SchoolRichfordElementaryPK-08185·
Montgomery Elementary SchoolMontgomery CenterElementaryPK-08157·
Bakersfield SchoolBakersfieldElementaryPK-08143·
Franklin Central SchoolFranklinElementaryPK-06143·
Fletcher Elementary SchoolCambridgeElementaryPK-06112·
Cold Hollow Career CenterEnosburg FallsHigh09-120·
Northwest Technical CenterSaint AlbansHigh09-120·

Cities in Franklin County

Saint Albans5 schoolsEnosburg Falls3 schoolsRichford3 schoolsFairfax2 schoolsSwanton2 schoolsBakersfield1 schoolCambridge1 schoolFairfield1 schoolFranklin1 schoolHighgate Center1 schoolMontgomery Center1 schoolSheldon1 school

About Franklin County

Across the rural-scale Vermont county of Franklin County of about 50,638 residents, the public-school footprint covers 22 schools and about 8,007 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $81,313, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 8%.

On the school-mix side, Franklin County spans 15 elementary schools (5,297 students), and 7 high schools (2,710).

The largest single district in Franklin County is Maple Run Unified Union School District #57, which alone enrolls about 2,589 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Franklin County has fell 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,230 students to 8,007.

On allk12, 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

How many public schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Vermont has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,007 students.
How many high schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Vermont has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 2,710 students.
How many elementary schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County, Vermont has 15 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,297 students.
What is the largest school district in Franklin County?
Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 is the largest school district in Franklin County, serving approximately 2,589 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Franklin County?
Franklin County, Vermont has a population of approximately 50,638, with a median age of 41. About 21.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
Median household income in Franklin County is $81,313, above the Vermont average of $78,344. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Franklin County?
Approximately 30.2% 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 53.0% of students in Franklin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Vermont county average of 51.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County schools?
Across Franklin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Franklin County?
Franklin County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Franklin County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data