How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Franklin County | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Winchester, Tennessee | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 5,004 | 109,797 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 207 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Franklin County | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,739 | $15,292 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.2% | 28.5% |
| State Revenue | 46.9% | 37.0% |
| Local Revenue | 32.9% | 34.5% |
Franklin County
Federal State Local
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Franklin County | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 3.8% |
| African American | 4.5% | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Franklin County | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 249 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 36 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 325.9:1 | 358.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 29.9% |
School Types
Franklin County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 54
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.