There were 3,302 white students enrolled in Franklin County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Franklin County welcomed 5,998 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, white students comprised 55.1% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 13 schools in the county, Belgreen High School recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 396 students.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School Name | White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | 396 | 544 | 72.8% |
| East Franklin Junior High School | 189 | 208 | 90.9% |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | 0 | 394 | — |
| Phil Campbell High School | 352 | 376 | 93.6% |
| Red Bay Elementary | 360 | 388 | 92.8% |
| Red Bay High School | 299 | 325 | 92% |
| Russellville Elementary School | 220 | 556 | 39.6% |
| Russellville High School | 363 | 772 | 47% |
| Russellville Middle School | 240 | 593 | 40.5% |
| Tharptown Elementary School | 307 | 504 | 60.9% |
| Tharptown High School | 285 | 397 | 71.8% |
| Vina High School | 0 | 250 | — |
| West Elementary School | 291 | 691 | 42.1% |
