Enrollment
1,043
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carnesville, GA
Franklin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130225000961
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carnesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin County High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carnesville, GA.
School address
District: Franklin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130225000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin County High School
Franklin County High School is a mid-sized high school in Carnesville, Georgia, enrolling 1,043 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,043 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County Middle School (805 students) and Carnesville Elementary School (637 students) alongside Franklin County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin County High School compares
Franklin County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,043
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Franklin County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Franklin County High School.
$12,631
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 41.3%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carnesville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lavonia Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royston Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,043 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin County High School
How many students attend Franklin County High School?
Franklin County High School has 1,043 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carnesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County High School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin County High School?
40.8% of students at Franklin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin County High School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Carnesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin County High School?
Franklin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin County High School rank among public schools in Carnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carnesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carnesville on the city page.
Is Franklin County High School a good school?
Franklin County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Franklin County High School, Franklin County also operates Franklin County Middle School (805 students), Carnesville Elementary School (637 students), and Lavonia Elementary School (575 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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