- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130225000961
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carnesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Franklin County High School held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 130225000961 · Carnesville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,043 enr · 16:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County Middle School (805 students)
Franklin County High School held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Franklin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin County High School
1,043 students
- Franklin Count
Franklin County Middle School
805 students
- Carnesville El
Carnesville Elementary School
637 students
- Lavonia Elemen
Lavonia Elementary School
575 students
- Royston Elemen
Royston Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Franklin County High School reports 1,043 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin County High School compares
Franklin County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,763
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,043 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,048 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.