For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 51 students in Franklin County, GA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,557 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
167 Dawkins Rd
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-0808
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-0808
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Shepherd's Hill Academy
Alternative School
2200 Price Rd
Martin, GA 30557
(706) 779-5766
Martin, GA 30557
(706) 779-5766
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
Overview
This County (Franklin County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
51 Students
162,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
17,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
282 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
16,761 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
36 Students
93,819 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7 Students
40,793 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Franklin County, GA?
2 private schools are located in Franklin County, GA.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
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