Top 10 Best Franklin County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 8,480 students in Franklin County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, WA are Mcloughlin Middle School, New Horizons High School and Chiawana Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #22.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Grades: 6-12
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Grades: 8-12
| 3,042 students
Rank: #44.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Grades: 7-8
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 N 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #77.
Internet Pasco Of Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: #88.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Grades: 1-12
| 39 students
1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Grades: 1-8
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
9507 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,251 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, WA

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1270 N. Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
1102 N 10th Ave, Booth Buildin
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Grades: K
| 520 students
1100 W. Clark
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, WA include Mcloughlin Middle School, New Horizons High School and Chiawana Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County, WA?
11 public middle schools are located in Franklin County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, WA?
Franklin County, WA public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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