Serving 157 students in grades 7-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Meadville, MS, encompassing approximately 566.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a furthest edge extending 18.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Middle School's student population of 157 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
42%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
57%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Middle School is ranked #504 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Franklin Middle School often compared to?
Franklin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School, Franklin Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
157 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Franklin Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Middle School offer ?
Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Middle School part of?
Franklin Middle School is part of Franklin County School District.
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