For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,492 students in Franklin County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KS are Ottawa Virtual School, Central Heights High School and West Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Franklin County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ottawa Sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
West Franklin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Wellsville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Walnut
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Wellsville, KS 66092
(785) 883-2057
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Ottawa Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
Gr: 6-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KS include Ottawa Virtual School, Central Heights High School and West Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
5 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (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: West Franklin High School vs. Ottawa Sr High School, Ottawa Sr High School vs. West Franklin High School, Wellsville High School vs. Central Heights High School
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