Franklin County School District
School District · Winchester, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Franklin County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Franklin County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sewanee Elementary
Sewanee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Broadview Elementary
Winchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clark Memorial School
Winchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#104 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,602
+$191 vs Tennessee median
District size
4,977 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Franklin County ranks #104 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Franklin County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sewanee Elementary (9.4/10), Broadview Elementary (8.0/10), and Clark Memorial School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sewanee Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Broadview Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Clark Memorial School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | North Lake Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Cowan Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Franklin Co High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Huntland School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | South Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Rock Creek Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Decherd Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Franklin County
Franklin County is a Winchester, Tennessee school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,977 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $11,602 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Franklin County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sewanee Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin County students show an average math proficiency of 37.2% and ELA proficiency of 39.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Franklin County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin County with test data.
Schools in Franklin County
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Winchester
- Total Enrollment
- 4,977
- Teachers (FTE)
- 338
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Franklin County?
The average composite rating for Franklin County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Franklin County?
Franklin County spends $11,602 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin County is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Franklin County?
Sewanee Elementary is the highest-rated school in Franklin County with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin County?
Across schools in Franklin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Franklin County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Franklin County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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