Franklin County Middle School in Brookville, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Franklin County Middle School is a rural public school in Brookville, Indiana that is part of Franklin County Community School Corporation. It serves 380 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

380 Students

32 Teachers

9092 Wildcat Ln

Brookville, IN 47012 View local requests

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Franklin County Middle School Demographics

63%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Franklin County Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 31, 2026

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