- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meadville, MS
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280153001111
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin County Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Meadville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Meadville, MS.
School address
District: Franklin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280153001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Franklin County Middle School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280153001111 · Meadville, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 11.2:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Lower Elementary (379 students)
Franklin County Middle School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Franklin County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Lower
Franklin Lower Elementary
379 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
377 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper Elementary
234 students
- This school
Franklin County Middle School
157 students
What this shows Franklin County Middle School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin County Middle School compares
Franklin County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 2% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 19% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Franklin County Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Co School Dist reports $13,050 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 Lower Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin County Middle School
How many students attend Franklin County Middle School?
Franklin County Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meadville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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?
81.9% of students at Franklin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin County Middle School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Meadville, MS. 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 56/100 (higher 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 Meadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Meadville, MS. 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 Co School Dist?
Besides Franklin County Middle School, Franklin Co School Dist also operates Franklin Lower Elementary (379 students), Franklin High School (377 students), and Franklin Upper Elementary (234 students). See the Franklin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.