Franklin County

Winchester, Tennessee — 11 schools

5,004
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$11,739
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Franklin County operates 11 public schools serving 5,004 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 2 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,972 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,739 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.9% local, 46.9% state, and 20.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,609 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #103 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 325.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.9% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% African American across the district's schools.

Franklin Co High School accounts for 23.0% of all Franklin County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Franklin County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Franklin County school enrollment varies 7.9× across entities

Franklin County school enrollment ranges from 145 students (lowest) to 1,144 students (highest), a spread of 999 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Franklin County student-counselor ratio is 326:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Franklin County is typically wider than the Franklin County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Franklin County chronic absenteeism rate is 15.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Franklin County is typically wider than the Franklin County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.2%
Federal
46.9%
State
32.9%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
103 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$742
Studio/mo
$747
1 BR/mo
$980
2 BR/mo
$1,307
3 BR/mo
$1,622
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,609
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Franklin County.

White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
325.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Franklin County

School Enrollment
Franklin Co High School
1,144
Huntland School
631
North Middle School
557
Clark Memorial School
539
Decherd Elementary
436
Rock Creek Elementary
410
South Middle School
361
Cowan Elementary
260
North Lake Elementary
257
Broadview Elementary
232
Sewanee Elementary
145

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin County?

Franklin County has 11 schools, including 1 high, 8 other, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 5,004 students.

How much does Franklin County spend per student?

Franklin County spends $11,739 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #103 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Franklin County?

The average teacher salary in Franklin County is $61,609 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Franklin County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Franklin County?

Franklin County students are 83.9% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Franklin County?

Franklin County has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #103 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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