Franklin County School District, Tennessee

Franklin County School District is a unified school district in Franklin County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 42,164 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 551 sq mi (1,428 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
42,164 ± 509
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Franklin County
Land area
551 sq mi (1,428 km²)
Median household income
$62,402 ± $4,443
Median home value
$234,100 ± $8,267
Water area
21.3 sq mi (55 km²)
State
Tennessee
Census code (GEOID)
4701290
Coordinates (central point)
35.150247, -86.083240

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Franklin County School District, largest first

  1. Winchester (city)9,799 people
  2. Decherd (city)2,976 people
  3. Sewanee (CDP)2,936 people
  4. Estill Springs (town)2,695 people
  5. Cowan (city)1,934 people
  6. Huntland (town)1,532 people
  7. Belvidere (CDP)82 people
  8. Sherwood (CDP)43 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Tullahoma City School District17 mi northwest
  2. Coffee County School District18 mi north
  3. Moore County School District18 mi northwest
  4. Marion County School District26 mi east
  5. Grundy County School District27 mi northeast
  6. Jackson County School District, Alabama27 mi south
  7. Lincoln County School District28 mi west
  8. Madison County School District, Alabama38 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Franklin County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Franklin County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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