- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meadville, MS
Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280153000224
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Meadville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Meadville, MS.
School address
District: Franklin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280153000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Franklin High School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 280153000224 · Meadville, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 12.2:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Lower Elementary (379 students)
Franklin High School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Lower
Franklin Lower Elementary
379 students
- This school
Franklin High School
377 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper Elementary
234 students
- Franklin Count
Franklin County Middle School
157 students
What this shows Franklin High School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High School compares
Franklin High School is a growing 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▼ 5% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Franklin High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High School
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meadville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 12.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% 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 High School?
76.2% of students at Franklin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Meadville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Meadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #4 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 High School, Franklin Co School Dist also operates Franklin Lower Elementary (379 students), Franklin Upper Elementary (234 students), and Franklin County Middle School (157 students). See the Franklin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.