Franklin County School serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade at 1250 Highway 98 in Eastpoint, Franklin County, Florida, United States. The school's teams compete as the Seahawks. It is one of seven schools in the Franklin County School District. Notable alumni
Serving 815 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Franklin County School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin County School's student population of 815 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Seahoks
School Rankings
Franklin County School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin County School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3374 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Seahoks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin County School's ranking?
Franklin County School is ranked #3374 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Franklin County School often compared to?
Franklin County Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apalachicola Bay Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin County School?
The graduation rate of Franklin County School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin County School?
815 students attend Franklin County School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Franklin County School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin County School?
Franklin County School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin County School offer ?
Franklin County School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin County School part of?
Franklin County School is part of Franklin School District.
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