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
editIn 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
edit- 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
edit2006-07 school year
editThere 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
edit| 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
edit| 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 |
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Franklin County School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Franklin County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2024. - Text list
- ↑ "Blasts Principal Who Banned U.S. Flag At School". The Delta-Democrat Times. Greenville, Mississippi. Associated Press. March 21, 1958. p. 2. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
- ↑ https://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article274873011.html [bare URL]
- 1 2 3 4 "Mississippi Assessment and Accountability Reporting System". Office of Research and Statistics, Mississippi Department of Education. Archived from the original on March 23, 2007.
- ↑ "2006-07 State, District, and School Enrollment by Race/Gender with Poverty Data" (XLS). Mississippi Department of Education. January 16, 2008. Retrieved May 18, 2008. [dead link]
- ↑ "Mississippi Report Card for 2002-2003". Office of Educational Accountability, Mississippi Department of Education. September 2, 2004. Archived from the original on August 12, 2007. Retrieved August 31, 2007.
- ↑ "2007 Results" (PDF). Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. Mississippi Department of Education. September 13, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2007. Retrieved September 15, 2007.
- ↑ "2006 Results" (PDF). Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. Mississippi Department of Education. September 6, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 17, 2007. Retrieved June 9, 2007.
- ↑ "2005 Results" (PDF). Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. Mississippi Department of Education. September 9, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 13, 2006. Retrieved June 9, 2007.
- ↑ "2004 Results" (PDF). Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. Mississippi Department of Education. September 26, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2007. Retrieved June 9, 2007.
- ↑ "2003 Results" (PDF). Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. Mississippi Department of Education. November 21, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 11, 2006. Retrieved June 9, 2007.