Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,460
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#59
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Franklin County spends $8,460 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 0% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% 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
15 public schools and 4 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #59 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,460
$549 below the state average
School coverage
15
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin County has 15 public schools across 4 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.
Mixed school landscape
Franklin County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#59
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Ottawa
Elementary to high school visible
2,344 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Wellsville
Elementary to high school visible
843 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
West Franklin
Elementary to high school visible
618 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Central Heights
Elementary and high visible
541 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ottawa is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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, Kansas
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.
A Broad Network of Local Districts
Franklin County features 15 public schools spread across 4 school districts, serving 4,346 students. The system is well-distributed with 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools. This layout ensures that families throughout the county have accessible local options for every grade level.
Ottawa Leads Four Key Districts
The Ottawa district is the largest, managing 6 schools and 2,344 students, followed by Wellsville with 843 students. West Franklin and other smaller districts serve the remaining rural student population. No charter schools are in operation, with traditional districts providing 100% of the public education services.
Rural Roots with Town Centers
The county has a strong rural identity, with 10 rural schools and 5 town-based campuses. Ottawa Sr High is the largest school with 727 students, while the average school size across the county remains modest at 290 students. This creates a learning environment that feels personal while still offering town-center resources.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
4,346
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Franklin County
Ottawa
Wellsville
West Franklin
Central Heights
15 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Sr High | Record | Ottawa | Ottawa, 66067Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 727 |
| Ottawa Middle School | Record | Ottawa | Ottawa, 66067Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 498 |
| Wellsville Elem | Record | Wellsville | Wellsville, 66092Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 398 |
| Garfield Elem | Record | Ottawa | Ottawa, 66067Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 387 |
| Lincoln Elem | Record | Ottawa | Ottawa, 66067Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 360 |
| Sunflower Elementary School | Record | Ottawa | Ottawa, 66027Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 359 |
| Central Heights High | Record | Central Heights | Richmond, 66080Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 294 |
| Wellsville High | Record | Wellsville | Wellsville, 66092Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 259 |
| Central Heights Elem | Record | Central Heights | Richmond, 66080Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 247 |
| West Franklin High School | Record | West Franklin | Pomona, 66076Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 204 |
| Wellsville Middle School | Record | Wellsville | Wellsville, 66092Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 186 |
| Appanoose Elementary School | Record | West Franklin | Pomona, 66076Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 177 |
| West Franklin Middle School | Record | West Franklin | Pomona, 66076Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 135 |
| Williamsburg Elementary School | Record | West Franklin | Williamsburg, 66095Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 102 |
| Ottawa Virtual School | Record | Ottawa | Ottawa, 66067Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 13 |
Williamsburg Elementary School
West Franklin
Williamsburg, 66095 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,460
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Franklin County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Kansas?
Franklin County features 15 public schools spread across 4 school districts, serving 4,346 students. The system is well-distributed with 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools. This layout ensures that families throughout the county have accessible local options for every grade level.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Kansas?
The Ottawa district is the largest, managing 6 schools and 2,344 students, followed by Wellsville with 843 students. West Franklin and other smaller districts serve the remaining rural student population. No charter schools are in operation, with traditional districts providing 100% of the public education services.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
The county has a strong rural identity, with 10 rural schools and 5 town-based campuses. Ottawa Sr High is the largest school with 727 students, while the average school size across the county remains modest at 290 students. This creates a learning environment that feels personal while still offering town-center resources.
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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.