For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 533 students in Franklin County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IA are Hampton-dumont Middle School and West Fork Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton-dumont Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 12th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 Park Street
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Po Box 336
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IA include Hampton-dumont Middle School and West Fork Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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