Best High Schools in Franklin County, KS

Franklin County, KS has 11 high schools with 3,408 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Franklin County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Franklin County meet expectations.

1. Wellsville High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students

2. Baldwin High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baldwin City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students

3. Santa Fe Trail High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students

4. Central Heights High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Heights • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students

5. Anderson County Jr/sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garnett • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 426 Students

6. Lebo High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 122 Students

7. West Franklin High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Franklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students

8. Marais Des Cygnes Valley High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students

9. Paola High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students

10. Ottawa Sr High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students

Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, KS

Franklin County, KS has 8 middle schools with 2,217 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Franklin County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations.

1. Paola Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students

2. Wellsville Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

3. Carbondale Attendance Center

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students

4. West Franklin Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Franklin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students

5. Ottawa Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students

6. Baldwin Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baldwin City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 312 Students

7. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 38 Students

8. Osawatomie Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Osawatomie • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, KS

Franklin County, KS has 15 elementary schools with 4,225 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Franklin County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Franklin County meet expectations.

1. Waverly Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students

2. Garnett Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Garnett • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students

3. Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baldwin City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 271 Students

4. Wellsville Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

5. Overbrook Attendance Center

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 396 Students

6. Central Heights Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students

7. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students

8. Sunflower Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

9. Garfield Elem

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ottawa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

10. Appanoose Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Franklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, KS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Franklin County, KS has a total population of 25,996 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Franklin County, KS

9,850

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, KS.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,540 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations