For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 7,031 students in Franklin County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, WA are North Franklin Virtual Academy, Palouse Junction High School and Connell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Franklin County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Connell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Connell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Gr: 8-12 | 3,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Gr: 6-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Pasco Senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Gr: 9-12 | 2,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Crcc-open Doors
Alternative School
1301 N Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Soar To Success
Alternative School
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ugrad Esd123 Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
3918 West Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 544-5700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 544-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, WA include North Franklin Virtual Academy, Palouse Junction High School and Connell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
10 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (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: Pasco Senior High School vs. Chiawana Senior High School, Chiawana Senior High School vs. Pasco Senior High School, Connell High School vs. Chiawana Senior High School
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