Total enrollment
21,403
+591 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Franklin County
Washington · Public K-12
Franklin County in Washington has 43 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 21,403 students with Pasco School District the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 26 elementary, 5 middle, and 10 high schools.
4-year change in Franklin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
39
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Franklin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Washington | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 29.3% | #26 of 26 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 21,403 | #11 of 37 | #462 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 39 | #17 of 37 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #17 of 37 | #2,315 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 69.9% | #4 of 37 | #749 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.8% | #31 of 36 | #1,456 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Franklin County school rankings
Residents
98,902
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
43
5 districts
Enrollment
21,403
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$86,714
Above Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.9%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
26
9,661 students
Middle
5
4,574 students
High
10
7,065 students
Combined / other
2
103 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pasco School District
18,913 students · 5 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+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
31
30.9% under 18
Test scores in Franklin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 24 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Ruth Livingston Elementary· 69.4%
- Edwin Markham Elementary· 63.1%
- Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary· 45.1%
- Mcloughlin Middle School· 42.6%
- James McGee Elementary· 42.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Emerson Elementary· 15.9%
- Marie Curie STEM Elementary· 17.5%
- Ellen Ochoa Middle School· 18.3%
- Robert Frost Elementary· 19.4%
- Stevens Middle School· 22.9%
Cities in Franklin County
About Franklin County
Franklin County is a moderately sized Washington county of about 98,902 residents, home to 43 public schools and roughly 21,403 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $86,714, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 10% above the Washington median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Franklin County spans 26 elementary schools (9,661 students), 5 middle schools (4,574), 10 high schools (7,065), and 2 combined or other schools.
Pasco School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 18,913 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 3%: 20,812 students in SY 2020-21 versus 21,403 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Franklin County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data