Franklin city Schools & Education
Franklin city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,575
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#92
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin city
Measured School Summary
Franklin city performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,575 per pupil, Franklin city operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Franklin city before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #92 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,575
$366 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin city has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Franklin city school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Franklin city has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#92
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Franklin City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,023 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Franklin City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Franklin city?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Franklin city, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Compact Education System in Franklin City
Franklin City operates a focused education system consisting of three public schools under a single district. This compact infrastructure serves 1,023 total students with one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
Single District Management for All Students
Franklin City Public Schools manages all three schools in the area, providing a streamlined educational path for its 1,023 students. The district currently operates without any charter school alternatives.
Small-Town Schools with a Close-Knit Feel
All three schools are classified as being in a town locale, creating a unified educational feel across the city. S.P. Morton Elementary is the largest campus with 481 students, while Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is the smallest with 164.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Franklin city
Reported Enrollment
1,023
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Franklin city
Franklin City Public Schools
3 Public Schools in Franklin city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.P. Morton Elementary | Record | Franklin City Public Schools | Franklin, 23851Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 481 |
| FRANKLIN HIGH | Record | Franklin City Public Schools | Franklin, 23851Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 378 |
| JOSEPH P. KING JR. MIDDLE | Record | Franklin City Public Schools | Franklin, 23851Town: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 164 |
S.P. Morton Elementary
Franklin City Public Schools
Franklin, 23851 / Town: Distant
JOSEPH P. KING JR. MIDDLE
Franklin City Public Schools
Franklin, 23851 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,575
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Franklin city, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin city, Virginia?
Franklin City operates a focused education system consisting of three public schools under a single district. This compact infrastructure serves 1,023 total students with one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Franklin city, Virginia?
Franklin City Public Schools manages all three schools in the area, providing a streamlined educational path for its 1,023 students. The district currently operates without any charter school alternatives.
What is the school experience like in Franklin city?
All three schools are classified as being in a town locale, creating a unified educational feel across the city. S.P. Morton Elementary is the largest campus with 481 students, while Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is the smallest with 164.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.