Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,790
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#31
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 86.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $4,790 per pupil, Franklin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 43% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Franklin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
16/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #31 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
86.8%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$4,790
$1,498 below the state average
School coverage
8
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin County has 8 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Franklin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Franklin County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#31
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,468 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
849 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Franklin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Franklin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Franklin County, Idaho
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Strong Enrollment in Southeast Idaho
Franklin County maintains eight public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,317 students. The system is well-balanced with three elementary, two middle, and three high schools.
High Graduation Rates with Efficient Spending
The county boasts an 86.8% graduation rate, nearly matching the national average of 87.0% and beating the state average. This success is achieved with an efficient per-pupil expenditure of $4,790.
Preston Joint District Dominates
Preston Joint District serves 2,468 students, making it the primary educational provider for the county. There are currently no charter schools, as the traditional districts manage all local enrollment.
A Mix of Town and Country Schools
Five schools serve the town of Preston while three remain in rural settings, offering different lifestyle options for families. Preston High School is the largest in the county with 760 students, while most schools average about 415 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
3,317
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Franklin County
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT
8 Public Schools in Franklin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT | PRESTON, 83263Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 760 |
| PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT | PRESTON, 83263Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 567 |
| PRESTON JR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT | PRESTON, 83263Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 558 |
| OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT | PRESTON, 83263Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 534 |
| HAROLD B LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT | DAYTON, 83232Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 394 |
| WEST SIDE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT | DAYTON, 83232Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 263 |
| BEUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT | DAYTON, 83232Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 192 |
| FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT | PRESTON, 83263Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 49 |
PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
PRESTON, 83263 / Town: Distant
PRESTON JR HIGH SCHOOL
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
PRESTON, 83263 / Town: Distant
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
PRESTON, 83263 / Town: Distant
HAROLD B LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT
DAYTON, 83232 / Rural: Distant
WEST SIDE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT
DAYTON, 83232 / Rural: Distant
BEUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT
DAYTON, 83232 / Rural: Distant
FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
PRESTON, 83263 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,790
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Franklin County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Idaho?
Franklin County maintains eight public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,317 students. The system is well-balanced with three elementary, two middle, and three high schools.
How do schools in Franklin County perform academically?
The county boasts an 86.8% graduation rate, nearly matching the national average of 87.0% and beating the state average. This success is achieved with an efficient per-pupil expenditure of $4,790.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Idaho?
Preston Joint District serves 2,468 students, making it the primary educational provider for the county. There are currently no charter schools, as the traditional districts manage all local enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
Five schools serve the town of Preston while three remain in rural settings, offering different lifestyle options for families. Preston High School is the largest in the county with 760 students, while most schools average about 415 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.