Best Schools in Franklin County, AR
Franklin County, AR has 23 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,472 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Franklin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, AR
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ozark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 700 Students
2. County Line High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
County Line School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 254 Students
3. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students
4. St. Paul High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
5. Oark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
6. Mulberry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
7. Westside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 331 Students
8. Paris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
9. Mountainburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, AR
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
2. Ozark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 234 Students
3. Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
4. Pleasant View Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 122 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, AR
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. County Line Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
County Line School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
2. Ozark Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 267 Students
3. Charleston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
4. Paris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 431 Students
5. Elgin B Milton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 576 Students
6. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
7. Mountainburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
8. Marvin Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 185 Students
9. St. Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 151 Students
10. Oark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, AR has a total population of 17,097 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, AR
How many schools are in Franklin County, AR?
Franklin County, AR has 23 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,472 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Franklin County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Franklin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franklin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
4 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Ozark (4)
- Charleston (2)
- Altus (1)
- Branch (1)
School districts (1)
- Ozark School District (4 schools)