Best Schools in Franklin County, KS
Franklin County, KS has 35 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 10,049 students. On average they score 44% 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, KS
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
2. Waverly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 94 Students
3. Baldwin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
4. Central Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Heights • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
5. Paola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
6. Anderson County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garnett • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 426 Students
7. Ottawa Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students
8. West Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
9. Santa Fe Trail High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
10. Wellsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, KS
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paola Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
2. Baldwin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 312 Students
3. Wellsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 38 Students
5. Carbondale Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students
6. Ottawa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
7. West Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, KS
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sacred Heart Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
2. Waverly Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebo-waverly • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
3. Central Heights Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
4. Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 271 Students
5. Sunflower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paola • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
6. Wellsville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
7. Marais Des Cygnes Valley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marais Des Cygnes Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
8. Appanoose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Franklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
9. Greeley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garnett • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 50 Students
10. Sunflower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 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
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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, KS
How many schools are in Franklin County, KS?
Franklin County, KS has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 10,049 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Franklin County score 44% 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: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County
5 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Ottawa (6)
- Pomona (3)
- Wellsville (3)
- Richmond (2)
- Williamsburg (1)
School districts (3)
- Ottawa (6 schools)
- West Franklin (4 schools)
- Wellsville (3 schools)