Best Schools in Franklin County, WA
Franklin County, WA has 48 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 25 elementary) serving 24,756 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Franklin County, WA
The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Connell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
2. Chiawana Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2999 Students
3. Pasco Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2376 Students
4. Ugrad Esd123 Re-engagement Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Educational Service District 123 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
5. New Horizons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 319 Students
6. Othello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students
7. Palouse Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, WA
The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ray Reynolds Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1262 Students
2. Mcloughlin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1078 Students
3. Robert L Olds Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 327 Students
4. Mcfarland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
5. Stevens Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
6. Ellen Ochoa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, WA
The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruth Livingston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
2. Edwin Markham Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
3. Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
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Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students
4. Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
5. Wahitis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Othello School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students
6. Mesa Elem
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Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 192 Students
7. James Mcgee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
8. Maya Angelou Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
9. Connell Elem
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Projected Test Scores
North Franklin School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 506 Students
10. Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pasco School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Franklin County, WA has a total population of 96,749 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Franklin County, WA
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, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, WA.
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, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Franklin County, WA
How many schools are in Franklin County, WA?
Franklin County, WA has 48 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 24,756 students in total.
How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 48 schools in Franklin County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Franklin County don't 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: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- 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)
School districts (3)
- Pasco School District (28 schools)
- North Franklin School District (8 schools)
- Selah School District (8 schools)