📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 9 Rated Districts in Franklin County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115 | Ewing | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #2 | Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 | Akin | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #3 | Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 | Sesser | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #4 | Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 | Benton | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #5 | Christopher Community Unit School District 99 | Christopher | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #6 | Benton Consolidated High School District 103 | Benton | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #7 | Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 | West Frankfort | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #8 | Thompsonville Community Unit School District 174 | Thompsonville | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #9 | Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 | Zeigler | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Best School Districts in Franklin County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Franklin County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Franklin County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Franklin County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Franklin County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115 (Ewing), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 90th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.