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3 schools in Franklin City Public Schools

Virginia · 1,279 students · 1 city

From elementary through high school, Franklin City Public Schools runs 3 public K-12 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,279.

4-year change in Franklin City Public Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,124
+96 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Franklin City Public Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn VirginiaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,279#111 of 130#6,027 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#111 of 130N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.4:1#33 of 130#2,433 of 9,044
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Franklin City Public Schools

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 876 to 1,124 students (up 28%) and from 70 to 89 full-time teachers (up 27%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
S.P. Morton ElementaryFranklinElementaryPK-06620
Franklin HighFranklinHigh07-12504
Joseph P. King Jr. MiddleFranklinMiddle06-07155

About Franklin City Public Schools

Across 3 schools, Franklin City Public Schools teaches about 1,279 students in Virginia. By footprint it is a thinly populated district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Franklin City Public Schools consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Franklin City Public Schools runs about 426 students per school, 37% below the state mean of roughly 672.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,124 students, rose 9% from the 1,028 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 3 to 2 across the same 4-year window.

On this page, the community for Franklin City Public Schools discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Franklin City Public Schools?
Franklin City Public Schools operates 3 public K-12 schools in Virginia, serving approximately 1,279 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Franklin City Public Schools?
Franklin City Public Schools includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Franklin City Public Schools?
S.P. Morton Elementary is the largest public school in Franklin City Public Schools by enrollment, with approximately 620 students.
What grade levels does Franklin City Public Schools serve?
Franklin City Public Schools serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.