Can I use Franklin County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Franklin County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Franklin County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Franklin County?

Start with the 4 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Franklin County Schools & Education

Name: Franklin County, Nebraska Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Franklin County, Nebraska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,370

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,521

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 64/100

State Score Position

#33

of 93 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 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Franklin County spends $10,370 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 9% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% 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

4 public schools and 1 district 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 #33 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

3.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,370

$151 below the state average

School coverage

1 district 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 4 public schools across 1 district, 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.

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Parent decision brief

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

#33

of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

290 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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, Nebraska

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 Rural Education Services

Franklin County manages 4 public schools that serve a total of 348 students. The system covers all grade levels with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

District Leadership in Franklin

Franklin Public Schools is the primary district, enrolling 290 students. The county contains no charter schools, maintaining a traditional and unified approach to public education for its residents.

Small Schools in a Rural Landscape

With an average school size of just 87 students, Franklin County offers one of the most intimate learning environments in the state. Franklin Elementary is the largest school with 141 students, while Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary serves only 58.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Franklin County

Reported Enrollment

348

4 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2

Middle1

High1

Other0

1 School District in Franklin County

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 schools

290 students enrolled

4 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 data

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Public schools in Franklin County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	FRANKLIN, 68939Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	141
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL	Record	FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	FRANKLIN, 68939Rural: Remote	9–12	High	78
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS	FRANKLIN, 68939Rural: Remote	6–8	Middle	71
WILCOX-HILDRETH UPPER ELEMENTARY	Record	WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS	WILCOX, 68982Rural: Remote	3–6	Primary	58

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRANKLIN, 68939 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary141 students

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRANKLIN, 68939 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High78 students

FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRANKLIN, 68939 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle71 students

WILCOX-HILDRETH UPPER ELEMENTARY

WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WILCOX, 68982 / Rural: Remote

Record3–6Primary58 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,370

State avg $10,521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nebraska counties have the highest graduation rates?

Washington County (96.3%), Seward County (96.2%), and Keith County (95.4%) currently lead Nebraska among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Nebraska?

Across Nebraska counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,521. The highest current county values are Wheeler County ($19,491), Sioux County ($18,861), and Loup County ($18,703). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Franklin County?

Franklin County has a school score of 70/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Franklin County?

The high school graduation rate in Franklin County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Franklin County spend per student?

Franklin County spends $10,370 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Franklin County, Nebraska — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Nebraska?

Franklin County manages 4 public schools that serve a total of 348 students. The system covers all grade levels with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Nebraska?

Franklin Public Schools is the primary district, enrolling 290 students. The county contains no charter schools, maintaining a traditional and unified approach to public education for its residents.

What is the school experience like in Franklin County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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