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#1569 of 2,268 schools in GA

Franklin County Middle School

Middle School · Franklin County · Carnesville, GA

A middle school in Carnesville, GA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 544, Carnesville, GA 30521

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,763
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at Franklin County Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,618

Median home value

$166,400

Median rent

$743/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Franklin County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin County Middle School is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin County Middle School

Franklin County Middle School is a public middle school in Carnesville, GA, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 828 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,569 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin County Middle School

What grades does Franklin County Middle School serve?

Franklin County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Franklin County Middle School?

Franklin County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin County Middle School rank in GA?

Franklin County Middle School ranks #1,569 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Franklin County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklin County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin County Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Franklin County Middle School a charter school?

No, Franklin County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Franklin County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin County Middle School?

62.6% of students at Franklin County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
Area population (ZIP 30521)
6,176
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30521; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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