Franklin

The Franklin district of Florida is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary/middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with Apalachicola Bay Charter School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.

Apalachicola Bay Charter School consistently outperforms the other schools in the district, with 65% proficiency in 6th grade ELA compared to 44% at Franklin County School. The charter school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a higher 3-year SchoolDigger ranking. In contrast, Franklin County School and Franklin County Learning Center struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and serve a predominantly low-income student population, as indicated by their high free/reduced lunch rates.

The data suggests that the Franklin district schools, particularly Franklin County School and Franklin County Learning Center, may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic challenges and socioeconomic factors that are likely contributing to their lower performance. Strategies such as increased funding, teacher professional development, and community engagement could help improve outcomes for these schools.