Enrollment
805
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin County Middle School
Franklin County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Carnesville, Georgia, enrolling 805 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 805 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 425 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #370, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 292 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 805 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (1,043 students) and Carnesville Elementary School (637 students) alongside Franklin County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Franklin County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Franklin County Middle 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 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
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 middle 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 (~805 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Carnesville on the city page.
Is Franklin County Middle School a good school?
Franklin County Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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