For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 686 students in Franklin County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IA are West Fork High School and Hampton-dumont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Franklin County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Fork High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton-dumont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 12th Ave Nw
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 North 7th St
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4069
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4069
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Po Box 336
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Grades: K
| 90 students
504 Park St
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IA include West Fork High School and Hampton-dumont High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Hampton-dumont High School vs. West Fork High School, West Fork High School vs. Hampton-dumont High School
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