| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115 | Ewing | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 236 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 | Akin | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 106 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 | Sesser | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 609 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 | Benton | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,075 | 3 | PK–8 | 0 |
| 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 5,658 students across 21 schools. The largest is Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 with 1,540 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County has 9 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Franklin County, IL?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Franklin County, IL. 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, IL?
Of the districts serving Franklin County, Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.