GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 3,156 students attending Franklin County schools, 70.7% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 11.3% of Franklin County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Franklin County, representing 73.1% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 9.8% when compared to the previous year.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | White | 73% | 980 |
| Franklin County Middle School | White | 70% | 814 |
| Lavonia Elementary School | White | 64% | 550 |
| Royston Elementary School | White | 67% | 489 |
| Carnesville Elementary School | White | 83% | 323 |
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