| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL Community School District | Alexander | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 176 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Iowa Falls Community School District | Bradford | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,278 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Alden Community School District | Popejoy | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 159 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Fork Community School District | Chapin | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 776 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| AGWSR Community School District | Geneva | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 650 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hampton-Dumont Community School District | Hampton | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1,298 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Franklin County compares
Together they enroll 4,337 students across 18 schools. The largest is Hampton-Dumont Community School District with 1,298 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, Iowa
Franklin County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is CAL Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Franklin County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Franklin County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Franklin County, IA?
Of the districts serving Franklin County, CAL Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.