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Best Franklin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,815 students in Franklin County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 27 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 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 4th Ave Se
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Gr: 1-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Cal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
West Fork High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hampton-dumont Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 12th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Gr: 5-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Hampton-dumont High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 12th Ave Nw
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Park Street
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
North Side Elementary School
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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