Summary:
The city of Franklin, Georgia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The schools in this Heard County district show a mix of performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.
Centralhatchee Elementary School and Heard County Middle School are consistently top-performing schools, ranking among the best in the state. Centralhatchee Elementary has particularly strong math and science proficiency, while Heard County Middle excels across multiple subjects. In contrast, Heard County High School lags behind state averages on several end-of-course exams, indicating room for improvement at the high school level.
Across the district, the schools face significant economic challenges, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 61.8% to 88.5%. This likely impacts academic performance and resource needs. The alternative Arrow Academy school also has an extremely high student-teacher ratio of 52:1, raising concerns about the ability to provide individualized attention and support for struggling students. Overall, the data paints a mixed picture, with some bright spots but also areas that need continued focus to improve equity and outcomes for all students in the Franklin, Georgia school district.
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