Georgia public high school · Franklin County

Franklin County High School

6570 Highway 145, Carnesville, GA 30521. 202 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53% of them enrolled in college within a year.

53%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)7.0 pts below Georgia (60%)
15.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
92.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)5.0 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,056Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
73.6%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)9.0 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
59.1%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)9.1 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Franklin County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 19.3%Georgia private college 11.4%Out-of-state college 3.5%Georgia technical college 18.8%Career credential, working 20.3%Working, not in college 12.9%Not found in Georgia records 13.9%

    Share of the 202 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Hawaii Pacific University, Houston City College, Jacksonville University, Lee University, North Greenville University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    North Georgia Technical College2341%$4,597$38,478$7,500
    University of North Georgia1638%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    Athens Technical College1464%$7,929$40,154—
    Emmanuel University1041%$12,898$48,171$21,500
    Kennesaw State University550%$16,325$62,766$21,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher15.2%
    Associate degree12.2%
    Certificate or other credential31.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.8%
    No credential, not enrolled29.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.6%
    Associate degree9.4%
    Certificate or other credential19.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet1.3%
    No credential, not enrolled53.6%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202353%
Franklin County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

10.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
2.6%Needed remedial English
20.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
20.7Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White70%
Black11%
Hispanic11%
Multiracial5%
Asian2%
88%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.3%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Stephens County High School (13.9 mi, 55.5% to college) · Hart County High School (16.5 mi, 55.8% to college) · Banks County High School (16.8 mi, 50.5% to college) · Madison County High School (16.9 mi, 54% to college) · Commerce High School (18.4 mi, 57.4% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Franklin County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureFranklin CountyFranklin CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)53%53%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,056—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)59.1%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Franklin County High School graduates go to college?
53% of the Class of 2024 at Franklin County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Franklin County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Franklin County High School graduates are North Georgia Technical College, University of North Georgia and Athens Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Franklin County High School?
Franklin County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Franklin County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
15.2% of Franklin County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.