| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 | Sesser | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 609 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Christopher Community Unit School District 99 | Buckner | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 700 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Benton Consolidated High School District 103 | Benton | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 577 | 2 | 9–12 | 5 |
| Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 | Orient | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1,540 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Thompsonville Community Unit School District 174 | Thompsonville | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 318 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 | Royalton | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 497 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Franklin County compares
Together they enroll 4,241 students across 16 schools. The largest is Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 with 1,540 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County has 6 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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