For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 615 students in Franklin County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, MS are Franklin Lower Elementary School and Franklin Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Lower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-5605
Grades: PK-3
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Meadville, MS 39653
(601) 384-2940
Grades: 4-6
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, MS include Franklin Lower Elementary School and Franklin Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
2 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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