Top Rankings
Franklin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Franklin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51爆料s in Franklin School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
298 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
95%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,980 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,336 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,980
$15,464
Spending / Student
$20,336
$16,776
Best Franklin School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 M Street
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin School District?
Franklin School District manages 3 public schools serving 298 students.
What is the rank of Franklin School District?
Franklin School District is ranked #90 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin School District?
95% of Franklin School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin School District?
Franklin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,336 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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