For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,550 students in Franklin County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, GA are Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Lavonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnesville Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Highway 59
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Royston Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 College St
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Lavonia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
818 Hartwell Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Turkey Creek Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4581
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Franklin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
280 Busha Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
825 Hull Ave
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, GA include Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Lavonia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin County include: Lavonia Elementary School vs. Royston Elementary School, Royston Elementary School vs. Lavonia Elementary School, Lavonia Elementary School vs. Carnesville Elementary School
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