For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,577 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,577 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.7%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
11%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
70%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,570 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,611 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$59 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,570
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,611
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnesville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Highway 59
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Royston Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 College St
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lavonia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
818 Hartwell Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6570 Highway 145
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
485 Turkey Creek Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,577 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #89 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
70% of Franklin County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,611 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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