- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carnesville, GA
Franklin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130225003358
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin County Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Carnesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carnesville, GA.
School address
District: Franklin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130225003358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Franklin County Middle School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130225003358 · Carnesville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 14.1:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (1,043 students)
Franklin County Middle School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Franklin County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
1,043 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin County Middle School compares
Franklin County Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Franklin County Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carnesville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lavonia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royston Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin County Middle 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 middle 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 (~805 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin County Middle School
How many students attend Franklin County Middle School?
Franklin County Middle School has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carnesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin County Middle School?
50.2% of students at Franklin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin County Middle School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Carnesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin County Middle School?
Franklin County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Carnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (1,043 students), Carnesville Elementary School (637 students), and Lavonia Elementary School (575 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.