Total enrollment
331
-37 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Franklin County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Franklin County reports 4 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 2,846, with an average school size of 83 students. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Franklin County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
331
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,195
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
200 students
Middle
1
54 students
High
1
77 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
286 students · 2 districts in Franklin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Franklin County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
49
20.2% under 18
Test scores in Franklin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL· 65.9%
- FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 65.8%
- WILCOX-HILDRETH UPPER ELEMENTARY· 61.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Franklin | Elementary | PK-05 | 155 | · |
| FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL | Franklin | High | 09-12 | 77 | · |
| FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Franklin | Middle | 06-08 | 54 | · |
| WILCOX-HILDRETH UPPER ELEMENTARY | Hildreth | Elementary | 03-05 | 45 | · |
Cities in Franklin County
About Franklin County
Franklin County is a sparse Nebraska county of about 2,846 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 331 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,195, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Nebraska median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Franklin County consists of 2 elementary schools (200 students), 1 middle school (54), and 1 high school (77).
FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 286 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 368 students in SY 2017-18 versus 331 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Franklin County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data