Public schools in Franklin, TN
25 open public schools with an address in Franklin, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,120
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Franklin public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Franklin, TN: 14 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,120 students, an average of 645 per school. The largest campus is Franklin High School (1,729 students), and the largest elementary school is Creekside Elementary School (780).
Williamson County Schools operates the most schools here (17), and 2 regular districts have at least one Franklin campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Franklin
Elementary schools in Franklin
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovercroft Elementary School Williamson County Schools | KG–05 | 703 | — | |
| Creekside Elementary School Williamson County Schools | KG–05 | 780 | — | |
| Franklin Elementary School Franklin Special School District | PK–04 | 318 | — | |
| Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School Williamson County Schools | KG–08 | 482 | — | |
| Hunters Bend Elementary School Williamson County Schools | PK–05 | 361 | — | |
| Johnson Elementary School Franklin Special School District | PK–04 | 279 | — | |
| Liberty Elementary School Franklin Special School District | PK–04 | 435 | — | |
| Moore Elementary School Franklin Special School District | PK–04 | 496 | — | |
| Oak View Elementary School Williamson County Schools | PK–05 | 517 | — | |
| Pearre Creek Elementary School Williamson County Schools | PK–05 | 658 | — | |
| Poplar Grove K-4 School Franklin Special School District | PK–04 | 324 | — | |
| Trinity Elementary School Williamson County Schools | PK–05 | 735 | — | |
| Walnut Grove Elementary School Williamson County Schools | KG–05 | 560 | — | |
| Winstead Elementary School Williamson County Schools | PK–05 | 567 | — |
Middle schools in Franklin
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred J Page Middle School Williamson County Schools | 06–08 | 1,388 | — | |
| Freedom Intermediate School Franklin Special School District | 05–06 | 491 | — | |
| Freedom Middle School Franklin Special School District | 07–08 | 511 | — | |
| Grassland Middle School Williamson County Schools | 06–08 | 798 | — | |
| Legacy Middle School Williamson County Schools | 06–08 | 558 | — | |
| Poplar Grove 5-8 School Franklin Special School District | 05–08 | 307 | — |
High schools in Franklin
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School Williamson County Schools | 09–12 | 1,354 | — | |
| Franklin High School Williamson County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,729 | — | |
| Fred J Page High School Williamson County Schools | 09–12 | 1,478 | — | |
| Renaissance High School Williamson County Schools | 09–12 | 174 | — | |
| Vanguard Virtual High School Williamson County Schools · Virtual | 09–12 | 117 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.3%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black4.1%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Franklin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,120 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Franklin
How many public schools are in Franklin, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Franklin: 14 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 16,120 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Franklin?
Schools with an address in Franklin belong to 2 education agencies, led by Williamson County Schools (17 schools), Franklin Special School District (8 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Franklin?
Franklin High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Franklin, with 1,729 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Franklin?
No school with an address in Franklin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Franklin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities