For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,777 students in Franklin County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IA are West Fork High School, Hampton-dumont Middle School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Fork High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton-dumont Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 12th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 4th Ave Se
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Grades: 1-4
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Hampton-dumont High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 12th Ave Nw
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Grades: 9-12
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Cal Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #66.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 Park Street
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 North 7th St
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4069
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4069
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Po Box 336
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Grades: K
| 90 students
504 Park St
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IA include West Fork High School, Hampton-dumont Middle School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, IA?
7 public schools are located in Franklin County, IA.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, IA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, IA?
Franklin County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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