For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 5,658 students in Franklin County, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 183 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IL are Akin Comm Cons Elementary School, Ewing-northern Elementary School and Sesser-valier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akin Comm Cons Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21962 Akin Blacktop
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2180
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2180
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Ewing-northern Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 N Main St
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2181
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Sesser-valier Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Sesser-valier High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Mckenzie St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-7181
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Sesser-valier Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
Thompsonville High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #88.
Christopher Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Grades: PK-8
| 486 students
Rank: #99.
Benton Cons High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #1010.
Frankfort Comm High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Thompsonville Grade School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 87
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1313.
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 458 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
Grades: 7-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1515.
Zeigler-royalton High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 38
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-5841
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-5841
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1616.
Christopher High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #1717.
Frankfort Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
Grades: 3-6
| 420 students
Rank: #1818.
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 87
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
Grades: PK-2
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Echo Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-jefferson Sped Social Em
Special Education School
4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 663-5279
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 663-5279
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp North
Alternative School
901 Public Sq
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
6612 1st East St
Logan, IL 62856
(618) 439-4163
Logan, IL 62856
(618) 439-4163
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IL include Akin Comm Cons Elementary School, Ewing-northern Elementary School and Sesser-valier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
24 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Akin Comm Cons Elementary School vs. Thompsonville Grade School, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 vs. Frankfort Intermediate School, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 vs. Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
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