Top 10 Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,601 students in Franklin County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, WA are Palouse Junction High School, New Horizons High School and Connell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Franklin County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Connell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Grades: 9-12
| 26 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.
Connell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Pasco Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Grades: 9-12
| 2,398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crcc-open Doors
Alternative School
1301 N Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2 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
Rank: n/an/a
Soar To Success
Alternative School
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ugrad Esd123 Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
3918 West Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 544-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 93 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 high schools in Franklin County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, WA include Palouse Junction High School, New Horizons High School and Connell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County, WA?
10 public high schools are located in Franklin County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, WA?
Franklin County, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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