Franklin County School District (Mississippi)

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, 39653
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPK–12[1]
Schools5[1]
NCES District ID2801530[1]
Students and staff
Students1,147 (2024–2025)[1]
Teachers143.00 (on an FTE basis) (2024–2025)[1]
Staff98.00 (on an FTE basis) (2024–2025)[1]
Student–teacher ratio8.02 (2024–2025)[1]

History

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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

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  • 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

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2006-07 school year

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. 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.
  2. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Franklin County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2024. - Text list
  3. "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.
  4. https://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article274873011.html [bare URL]
  5. 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.
  6. "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]
  7. "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.
  8. "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.
  9. "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.
  10. "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.
  11. "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.
  12. "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.
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