Franklin SSD

Franklin, Tennessee — 8 schools

3,190
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$27,867
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Franklin SSD operates 8 public schools serving 3,190 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 2 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,161 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Williamson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,867 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 67.6% local, 21.8% state, and 10.5% 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 $108,345 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #25 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 8.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.5% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% African American across the district's schools.

Freedom Middle School accounts for 16.2% of all Franklin SSD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Franklin SSD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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 SSD chronic absenteeism rate is 8.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.5%
Federal
21.8%
State
67.6%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
25 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,507
Studio/mo
$1,578
1 BR/mo
$1,730
2 BR/mo
$2,211
3 BR/mo
$2,696
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$108,345
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 8 schools in Franklin SSD.

White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 8.5%
Asian 4.4%
Multiracial 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

8.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Franklin SSD

School Enrollment
Freedom Middle School
511
Moore Elementary
496
Freedom Intermediate
491
Liberty Elementary
435
Poplar Grove K-4
324
Franklin Elementary
318
Poplar Grove 5-8
307
Johnson Elementary
279

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin SSD?

Franklin SSD has 8 schools, including 1 middle, 5 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,190 students.

How much does Franklin SSD spend per student?

Franklin SSD spends $27,867 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #25 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Franklin SSD?

The average teacher salary in Franklin SSD is $108,345 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Franklin SSD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Franklin SSD?

Franklin SSD students are 51.5% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% African American, 4.4% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Franklin SSD?

Franklin SSD has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #25 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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