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Franklin County

Tennessee · Public School District
11
Schools
5,004
Students
$11,739
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
91.5%
Graduation Rate
+5.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Franklin County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 5,004 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,739 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broadview ElementaryPK–05238
Clark Memorial SchoolPK–05489
Cowan ElementaryPK–05279
Decherd ElementaryPK–05442
North Lake ElementaryPK–05225
Rock Creek ElementaryPK–05418
Sewanee ElementaryPK–05179
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Middle School06–08587
South Middle School06–08292
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin Co High School09–121,180
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Huntland SchoolPK–12675
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,739-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
33%
State
46.9%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal
20.2%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,004
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.5% graduation rate — 5.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,739, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,004 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin County?
The graduation rate is 91.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin County spend per student?
Franklin County spends $11,739 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Franklin County?
No, Franklin County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin County serve?
Franklin County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.