For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 8,256 students in Franklin County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, WA are North Franklin Virtual Academy, Kahlotus Elementary & 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 19% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Grades: 8-12
| 3,163 students
Rank: #44.
Ray Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9507 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #55.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Grades: 6-12
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students
Rank: #77.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Grades: 7-8
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
Rank: #99.
Pasco Innovative Experiences And E-learning
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Rank: #1010.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #1111.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Grades: 6-8
| 859 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Outlook High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1270 N. Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
1102 N 10th Ave, Booth Buildin
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Grades: K
| 520 students
North Franklin Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 W. Clark
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
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 North Franklin Virtual Academy, Kahlotus Elementary & High School and Chiawana Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
11 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Stevens Middle School vs. Mcloughlin Middle School, Mcloughlin Middle School vs. Stevens Middle School, Ellen Ochoa Middle School vs. Mcloughlin Middle School
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