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Franklin County Schools & Education

Franklin County, Washington

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

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

80.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,148

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#30

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Franklin County

Measured School Summary

Franklin County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 80.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Franklin County spends $9,148 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 12% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.4 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

41 public schools and 5 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

45/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

80.0%

1.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,148

$102 below the state average

School coverage

41

5 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 5 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.

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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.

Dominant-district county

Pasco School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 29 of 41 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#30

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

Pasco School District

Elementary to high school visible

18,515 students

Elementary 19Middle 4High 4Other 2

29 listed schools in this county slice.

North Franklin School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,037 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 3Other 2

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Educational Service District 123

High school only in this slice

214 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Kahlotus School District

Other grade structure

56 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Pasco School District is the largest listed district slice, with 29 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, Washington

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 Large and Growing School Infrastructure

Franklin County supports a robust network of 41 public schools serving a total of 20,822 students. This infrastructure includes 23 elementary schools and 8 high schools managed by five different districts. It is a major educational hub for the Tri-Cities region.

The Pasco School District Powerhouse

Pasco School District dominates the local landscape, overseeing 29 schools and 18,515 students. North Franklin School District also serves the northern reaches with 9 schools and 2,037 students. The county does not currently host any charter schools, focusing resources on these large, traditional districts.

Suburban Schools with Significant Scale

Education here feels distinctly suburban, with 27 schools located in suburb locales and an average school size of 548 students. The county is home to massive campuses, such as Chiawana Senior High School, which enrolls 2,999 students. This scale allows for extensive extracurricular programs and diverse academic tracks.

School Overview

Total Schools

41

in Franklin County

Reported Enrollment

20,822

41 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary23
Middle5
High8
Other5

5 School Districts in Franklin County

Pasco School District

Guide
29 schools
18,515 students
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North Franklin School District

9 schools
2,037 students

Educational Service District 123

1 school
214 students

Kahlotus School District

1 school
56 students

Star School District No. 054

1 school
0 students

41 Public Schools in Franklin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 41 matching schools

Chiawana Senior High School

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile8–12High2,999 students

Pasco Senior High School

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,376 students

Ray Reynolds Middle School

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,262 students

Mcloughlin Middle School

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,078 students

Stevens Middle School

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle988 students

Ellen Ochoa Middle School

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle886 students

Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary692 students

Three Rivers Elementary

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary622 students

Maya Angelou Elementary

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary594 students

Connell High School

North Franklin School District

Connell, 99326 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High579 students

Mark Twain Elementary

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary579 students

Ruth Livingston Elementary

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary578 students

Columbia River Elementary

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary538 students

Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary517 students

Connell Elem

North Franklin School District

Connell, 99326 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary506 students

Robert Frost Elementary

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary502 students

Virgie Robinson Elementary

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary500 students

James McGee Elementary

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary462 students

Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Pasco School District

Pasco, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary456 students

Rowena Chess Elementary

Pasco School District

PASCO, 99301 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary423 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,148

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Washington counties have the highest graduation rates?
Wahkiakum County (95.0%), Lincoln County (91.7%), and Garfield County (90.0%) currently lead Washington 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 Washington?
Across Washington counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Skamania County ($10,545), Ferry County ($10,380), and Pend Oreille County ($10,253). 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 45/100, which is a midrange 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 80.0%, which is below 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 $9,148 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, Washington — FAQ

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

Franklin County supports a robust network of 41 public schools serving a total of 20,822 students. This infrastructure includes 23 elementary schools and 8 high schools managed by five different districts. It is a major educational hub for the Tri-Cities region.

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

Pasco School District dominates the local landscape, overseeing 29 schools and 18,515 students. North Franklin School District also serves the northern reaches with 9 schools and 2,037 students. The county does not currently host any charter schools, focusing resources on these large, traditional districts.

What is the school experience like in Franklin County?

Education here feels distinctly suburban, with 27 schools located in suburb locales and an average school size of 548 students. The county is home to massive campuses, such as Chiawana Senior High School, which enrolls 2,999 students. This scale allows for extensive extracurricular programs and diverse academic tracks.

Counties with Similar School Profile

Columbia County

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-1 pts

45/100

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Ferry County

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-1 pts

44/100

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Pierce County

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+1 pts

46/100

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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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