For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,557 students in Franklin County, GA (there are , serving 51 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, GA are Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Lavonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnesville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Highway 59
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Royston Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 College St
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lavonia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
818 Hartwell Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6570 Highway 145
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
485 Turkey Creek Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
280 Busha Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
825 Hull Ave
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, GA include Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Lavonia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
5 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Lavonia Elementary School vs. Royston Elementary School, Royston Elementary School vs. Lavonia Elementary School, Carnesville Elementary School vs. Lavonia Elementary School
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