Best Schools in Franklin County, GA
Franklin County, GA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,478 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, GA
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banks County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students
2. Franklin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, GA
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banks County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. Franklin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, GA
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carnesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
2. Royston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
3. Lavonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
4. Banks County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 639 Students
5. Banks County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banks County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 706 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, GA has a total population of 23,424 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, GA
How many schools are in Franklin County, GA?
Franklin County, GA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,478 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Franklin County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franklin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
3 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Carnesville (3)
- Lavonia (1)
- Royston (1)
School districts (1)
- Franklin County (5 schools)