Best Schools in Franklin County, IA
Franklin County, IA has 22 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,023 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, 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, IA
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hampton-dumont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton-dumont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students
2. Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 328 Students
3. West Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
4. Iowa Falls - Alden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students
5. Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
6. Agwsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agwsr Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, IA
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
2. West Fork Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
3. Agwsr Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agwsr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
4. Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 193 Students
5. Hampton-dumont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton-dumont Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, IA
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
2. Rock Run Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 294 Students
3. West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
4. Alden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
5. Agwsr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agwsr Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 191 Students
6. Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 535 Students
7. South Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton-dumont Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 312 Students
8. Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
9. Pineview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 284 Students
10. St Pauls Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Pauls Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, IA has a total population of 10,019 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, IA
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, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, IA.
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, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, IA
How many schools are in Franklin County, IA?
Franklin County, IA has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,023 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Franklin County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, 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: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
3 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Hampton-Dumont Comm School District (4 schools)