Franklin High School

Franklin County School District
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
377 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Franklin High School, located at 340 Edison Street S in Meadville, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the local Franklin County community. As a public school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school typically fosters an environment that emphasizes both core classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, aiming to support the holistic development of its student body within the Franklin County School District.

Beyond its academic mission, Franklin High School acts as a focal point for the town of Meadville, often serving as a hub for community spirit and local events. The school is known for its dedication to fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their students. By balancing traditional educational standards with a sense of local heritage, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of the youth in the surrounding region.
377
Total Students
43.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (52.0%)
  • Black
    174 (46.2%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Franklin County School District
Phone: (601)384-2965
Website: http://www.franklincountyschoolsms.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 113
Grade 10 92
Grade 11 90
Grade 12 82
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
FRANKLIN CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
Franklin County School District
0 Students
129 Vo-Tech Lane
Meadville, MS 39653 (0.2 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th