For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 654 students in Franklin County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IA are West Fork High School and Hampton-dumont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Franklin County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Fork High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Fork High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hampton-dumont High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 12th Ave Nw
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IA include West Fork High School and Hampton-dumont High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Hampton-dumont High School vs. West Fork High School, West Fork High School vs. Hampton-dumont High School
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