For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Franklin County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, NE are Franklin Elementary School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 M Street
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 132
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-3458
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-3458
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, NE include Franklin Elementary School and Franklin High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
3 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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