For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,563 students in Franklin County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, TX are Mt Vernon Middle School, Mt Vernon Elementary School and Mt Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9700
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9500
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9500
Gr: PK-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9800
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Texas Hwy 37
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-3402
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 537-3402
Gr: 5-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, TX include Mt Vernon Middle School, Mt Vernon Elementary School and Mt Vernon High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
3 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Mt Vernon Middle School vs. Mt Vernon High School, Mt Vernon Middle School vs. Mt Vernon Elementary School, Mt Vernon Elementary School vs. Mt Vernon High School
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