Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 427 students in Franklin County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Franklin County, MS is Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Franklin County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Edison Street S
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2965
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
129 Vo-tech Lane
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5889
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MS include Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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