Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Franklin County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin County High School's student population of 43 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Franklin County High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin County High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin County High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Franklin County High School?
43 students attend Franklin County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Franklin County High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Franklin County High School offer ?
Franklin County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin County High School part of?
Franklin County High School is part of Preston Joint School District.
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