For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 484 students in Franklin County, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Franklin County, TX is Mt Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Franklin County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt Vernon High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9800
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-3402
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-3402
Gr: 5-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, TX include Mt Vernon 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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