Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,627
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#21
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Franklin County spends $8,627 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher 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
7 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
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #21 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,627
$1,036 above the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin County has 7 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
#21
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above 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.
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,298 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
CAL Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
176 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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, Iowa
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.
Streamlined Schooling for Franklin County
Franklin County manages seven public schools across just two districts, serving a total of 1,835 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools alongside two middle and two high schools.
Hampton-Dumont Leads Local Education
The Hampton-Dumont Community School District is the primary educator here, enrolling 1,298 students across four schools. The remaining students are served by the CAL Community School District, which operates a single elementary campus.
Quiet Rural and Town Classrooms
Five of the county's seven schools are located in rural areas, creating a peaceful learning environment with an average size of 262 students. Hampton-Dumont High School is the largest campus, hosting 480 students in a town setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
1,835
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Franklin County
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
CAL Comm School District
7 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton-Dumont High School | Record | Hampton-Dumont Comm School District | Hampton, 50441Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 480 |
| Hampton-Dumont Middle School | Record | Hampton-Dumont Comm School District | Hampton, 50441Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 363 |
| South Side Elementary School | Record | Hampton-Dumont Comm School District | Hampton, 50441Rural: Fringe | 1–4 | Primary | 312 |
| West Fork High School | Record | West Fork Comm School District | Sheffield, 50475Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 206 |
| CAL Elementary School | Record | CAL Comm School District | Latimer, 50452Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 176 |
| West Fork Middle School | Record | West Fork Comm School District | SHEFFIELD, 50475Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 155 |
| North Side Elementary School | Record | Hampton-Dumont Comm School District | Hampton, 50441Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 143 |
Hampton-Dumont High School
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
Hampton, 50441 / Town: Remote
Hampton-Dumont Middle School
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
Hampton, 50441 / Rural: Fringe
South Side Elementary School
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
Hampton, 50441 / Rural: Fringe
West Fork High School
West Fork Comm School District
Sheffield, 50475 / Rural: Distant
CAL Elementary School
CAL Comm School District
Latimer, 50452 / Rural: Distant
West Fork Middle School
West Fork Comm School District
SHEFFIELD, 50475 / Rural: Distant
North Side Elementary School
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
Hampton, 50441 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,627
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Franklin County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Iowa?
Franklin County manages seven public schools across just two districts, serving a total of 1,835 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools alongside two middle and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Iowa?
The Hampton-Dumont Community School District is the primary educator here, enrolling 1,298 students across four schools. The remaining students are served by the CAL Community School District, which operates a single elementary campus.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
Five of the county's seven schools are located in rural areas, creating a peaceful learning environment with an average size of 262 students. Hampton-Dumont High School is the largest campus, hosting 480 students in a town setting.
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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.