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Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,618 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,618 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.62
# American Indian Students
18 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
602 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
10%
# Black Students
53 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
2,893 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
80%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
292
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
292
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
279
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
289
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
254
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,630 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,793 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,630
$12,938
Spending / Student
$12,793
$12,156
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Phil Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
148 Camp Street
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Red Bay Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Street
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
East Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Grades: PK-9
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Grades: PK-12
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Red Bay High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 8th St
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Phil Campbell High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 School St
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Grades: 7-12
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Tharptown Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #88.
Vina High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8250 County Road 23
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Grades: 7-12
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
85 Jail Springs Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,618 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #95 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
80% of Franklin County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,793 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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