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Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,640 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,640 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
20%
11%
% Black
1%
32%
% White
76%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,554 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,716 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,554
$13,006
Spending / Student
$12,716
$12,220
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Phil Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
148 Camp Street
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2170
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Red Bay Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Street
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
East Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Grades: PK-9
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Grades: PK-12
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Red Bay High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 8th St
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Phil Campbell High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 School St
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Rank: #77.
Tharptown Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #88.
Vina High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8250 County Road 23
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Grades: 7-12
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
85 Jail Springs Road
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-2127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,640 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #95 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
76% of Franklin County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,716 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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