For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,815 students in Franklin County, IA (there are , serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IA are South Side Elementary School, Cal Elementary School and West Fork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 4th Ave Se
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Grades: 1-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Cal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
West Fork High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Hampton-dumont Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 12th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Hampton-dumont High School
(Math: 63% | 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
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 Park Street
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Grades: PK-K
| 150 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 schools in Franklin County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, IA include South Side Elementary School, Cal Elementary School and West Fork High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
7 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public 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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