Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,434
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#69
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,434 per pupil, Franklin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% 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
41 public schools and 11 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
90.9%
0.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,434
$100 above the state average
School coverage
41
11 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 41 public schools across 11 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
#69
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
WASHINGTON
Elementary to high school visible
3,423 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
UNION R-XI
Elementary to high school visible
3,159 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
Elementary to high school visible
3,047 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
ST. CLAIR R-XIII
Elementary to high school visible
2,230 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WASHINGTON is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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, Missouri
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 Robust School System in Franklin
Franklin County features a large-scale education system with 41 public schools serving 15,540 students across 11 districts. This includes 23 elementary schools and 7 high schools, making it one of the more significant school networks in the state.
Meeting State High Standards
The county achieves a 90.9% graduation rate, nearly matching the Missouri state average and easily beating the 87.0% national average. Spending is prioritized here, with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,434 that exceeds the state average.
Washington and Meramec Valley Lead
The Washington district is the largest, serving 3,720 students across 11 schools, followed closely by Meramec Valley R-III. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all 41 campuses are traditional public institutions.
Large Campuses in Town and Country
Schools are evenly split between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 389 students per school. Washington High School is the county's largest at 1,322 students, providing a vibrant, large-campus atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
15,540
41 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Franklin County
WASHINGTON
GuideUNION R-XI
MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
ST. CLAIR R-XIII
SULLIVAN
GASCONADE CO. R-II
NEW HAVEN
LONEDELL R-14
SPRING BLUFF R-XV
FRANKLIN CO. R-II
41 Public Schools in Franklin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Profile | WASHINGTON | Washington, 63090Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,322 |
| UNION HIGH | Profile | UNION R-XI | UNION, 63084Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,011 |
| PACIFIC HIGH | Profile | MERAMEC VALLEY R-III | PACIFIC, 63069Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 951 |
| SULLIVAN SR. HIGH | Record | SULLIVAN | SULLIVAN, 63080Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 719 |
| ST. CLAIR HIGH | Record | ST. CLAIR R-XIII | ST CLAIR, 63077Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 684 |
| UNION MIDDLE | Record | UNION R-XI | UNION, 63084Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 683 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. | Record | UNION R-XI | UNION, 63084Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 635 |
| Washington Middle | Record | WASHINGTON | WASHINGTON, 63090Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 551 |
| ST. CLAIR ELEM. | Record | ST. CLAIR R-XIII | ST CLAIR, 63077Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 513 |
| SULLIVAN PRIMARY | Record | SULLIVAN | SULLIVAN, 63080Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 513 |
| PRAIRIE DELL ELEMENTARY | Record | UNION R-XI | UNION, 63084Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 489 |
| EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. | Record | ST. CLAIR R-XIII | ST CLAIR, 63077Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 465 |
| RIVERBEND SCH. | Record | MERAMEC VALLEY R-III | PACIFIC, 63069Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 455 |
| ST. CLAIR JR. HIGH | Record | ST. CLAIR R-XIII | ST CLAIR, 63077Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 452 |
| Washington West Elementary | Record | WASHINGTON | Washington, 63090Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 452 |
| SULLIVAN MIDDLE | Record | SULLIVAN | SULLIVAN, 63080Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 448 |
| SULLIVAN ELEM. | Record | SULLIVAN | SULLIVAN, 63080Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 434 |
| PACIFIC INTERMEDIATE | Record | MERAMEC VALLEY R-III | PACIFIC, 63069Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 428 |
| South Point Elementary | Record | WASHINGTON | Washington, 63090Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 407 |
| BEAUFORT ELEM. | Record | UNION R-XI | BEAUFORT, 63084Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 341 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,434
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Franklin County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Missouri?
Franklin County features a large-scale education system with 41 public schools serving 15,540 students across 11 districts. This includes 23 elementary schools and 7 high schools, making it one of the more significant school networks in the state.
How do schools in Franklin County perform academically?
The county achieves a 90.9% graduation rate, nearly matching the Missouri state average and easily beating the 87.0% national average. Spending is prioritized here, with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,434 that exceeds the state average.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Missouri?
The Washington district is the largest, serving 3,720 students across 11 schools, followed closely by Meramec Valley R-III. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all 41 campuses are traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
Schools are evenly split between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 389 students per school. Washington High School is the county's largest at 1,322 students, providing a vibrant, large-campus atmosphere.
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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.