District Overview
Located in the heart of Williamson County at 507 Highway 96 West in Franklin, Tennessee, the Franklin Special School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant small-city community within the greater Nashville metropolitan region. The district manages eight operational schools dedicated entirely to elementary and middle-level education, spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As an established, non-charter public system, the district focuses on fostering early academic growth and middle school development, providing a supportive educational environment for young learners before they transition to secondary education.

Serving a diverse student body of 3,161 children, the district reflects a rich tapestry of backgrounds, including notable representation among White, Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial families. Enrollment is well-distributed across all grade levels, maintaining consistent cohort sizes from kindergarten through the eighth grade, alongside robust early childhood programming. While federal data profiles for the 2024–2025 cycle reflect unreported full-time equivalent staffing figures, the district remains fully operational, maintaining its long-standing commitment to academic quality, community engagement, and accessible public education.
8
Total Schools
3,161
Total Students
295.5
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin SSD
Demographic Student Count
White1,659
Hispanic899
Black268
Asian141
Two or More187
American Indian7
  • White
    1,659 (52.5%)
  • Hispanic
    899 (28.4%)
  • Black
    268 (8.5%)
  • Two or More
    187 (5.9%)
  • Asian
    141 (4.5%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Franklin SSD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle3
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,161*
Teachers (FTE):295.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Franklin SSD
Found 8 Schools