Best Schools in Franklin County, IL
Franklin County, IL has 26 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,017 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Franklin County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, IL
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 512 Students
2. Benton Cons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Cons Hsd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
3. Herrin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
4. Frankfort Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
5. Sesser-valier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
6. Christopher High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christopher Usd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
7. Thompsonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
8. Zeigler-royalton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, IL
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herrin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
2. Sesser-valier Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
3. Benton Grade Sch 5-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 458 Students
4. Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students
5. Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, IL
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ewing-northern Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Northern Ccsd 115 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
2. Sesser-valier Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
3. Akin Comm Cons Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akin Ccsd 91 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 106 Students
4. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 679 Students
5. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 419 Students
6. Christopher Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christopher Usd 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 486 Students
7. Benton Grade Sch K-4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 617 Students
8. Frankfort Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 420 Students
9. Zeigler-royalton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
10. Thompsonville Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, IL has a total population of 37,804 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, IL
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, IL.
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, IL
How many schools are in Franklin County, IL?
Franklin County, IL has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,017 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Franklin County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Franklin County exceed 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: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
8 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- West Frankfort (4)
- Sesser (3)
- Zeigler (3)
- Christopher (2)
- Thompsonville (2)
- Akin (1)
- Benton (1)
- Ewing (1)
School districts (3)
- Frankfort CUSD 168 (4 schools)
- Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 (3 schools)
- Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 (3 schools)