For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,626 students in Franklin County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, GA are Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Franklin County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnesville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Highway 59
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Royston Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 College St
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Turkey Creek Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6570 Highway 145
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #55.
Lavonia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
818 Hartwell Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
280 Busha Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
825 Hull Ave
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, GA include Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Franklin County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, GA?
5 public schools are located in Franklin County, GA.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, GA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, GA?
Franklin County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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