For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,007 students in Franklin County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Franklin County, GA is Franklin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Franklin County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
280 Busha Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
825 Hull Ave
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, GA include Franklin County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
1 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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