For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,433 students in Franklin, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, GA are Centralhatchee Elementary School, Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #44.
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 elementary schools in Franklin, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, GA include Centralhatchee Elementary School, Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin?
4 public elementary schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin include: Heard County Middle School vs. Heard Elementary School, Heard Elementary School vs. Heard County Middle School
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