For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 474 students in Franklin, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin, GA are Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrow Academy Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Heard County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin, GA include Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin?
2 public middle schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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