Franklin County School District (Mississippi)
School district in Mississippi
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The Franklin County School District is a public school district based in Meadville, Mississippi (USA). The district's boundaries parallel that of Franklin County.[2]
| Franklin County School District (Mississippi) | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
41 First Street
Meadville , Mississippi, 39653United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PK–12[1] |
| Schools | 5[1] |
| NCES District ID | 2801530[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,147 (2024–2025)[1] |
| Teachers | 143.00 (on an FTE basis) (2024–2025)[1] |
| Staff | 98.00 (on an FTE basis) (2024–2025)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 8.02 (2024–2025)[1] |
History
In 1958 Roxie High School's administration disallowed the display of the United States flag, getting criticism from John Farese, a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.[3]
Schools
- Franklin High School (Grades 9-12)
- Franklin Middle School (Grades 7-8)
- Franklin Upper Elementary School (Grades 4-6)
- Franklin Lower Elementary School (Grades PK-3)
Football player Greg Briggs went to Franklin High. Defensive Back Cameron Young played football and basketball at the school.[4]
Demographics
2006-07 school year
There were a total of 1,510 students enrolled in the Franklin County School District during the 2006–2007 school year. The gender makeup of the district was 47% female and 53% male. The racial makeup of the district was 46.42% African American, 53.44% White, 0.07% Hispanic, and 0.07% Native American.[5] 58.9% of the district's students were eligible to receive free lunch.[6]
Previous school years
| School Year | Enrollment | Gender Makeup | Racial Makeup | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | Asian | African American |
Hispanic | Native American |
White | ||
| 2005-06[5] | 1,597 | 47% | 53% | – | 49.47% | – | 0.06% | 50.47% |
| 2004-05[5] | 1,554 | 47% | 53% | – | 48.97% | – | 0.06% | 50.97% |
| 2003-04[5] | 1,568 | 46% | 54% | – | 49.81% | – | 0.06% | 50.13% |
| 2002-03[7] | 1,609 | 47% | 53% | – | 51.15% | – | – | 48.85% |
Accountability statistics
| 2006-07[8] | 2005-06[9] | 2004-05[10] | 2003-04[11] | 2002-03[12] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Accreditation Status | Accredited | Accredited | Accredited | Accredited | Accredited |
| School Performance Classifications | |||||
| Level 5 (Superior Performing) Schools | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Level 4 (Exemplary) Schools | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Level 3 (Successful) Schools | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Level 2 (Under Performing) Schools | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Level 1 (Low Performing) Schools | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Assigned | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |