Top 5 Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,454 students in Franklin County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KS are Central Heights High School, Wellsville High School and West Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Franklin County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Heights High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Wellsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
602 Walnut
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
West Franklin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Grades: 6-12
| 725 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ottawa Virtual School
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, KS

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8040
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
501 S Poplar
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8070
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
331 E 'd' Street
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3512
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
511 E Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
P O Box 7
Williamsburg, KS 66095
(785) 746-5777
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KS include Central Heights High School, Wellsville High School and West Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County, KS?
5 public high schools are located in Franklin County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, KS?
Franklin County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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