High Schools in North Franklin School District

The North Franklin School District is home to two high schools: Connell High School and Palouse Junction High School. Connell High School is the larger and more established of the two, with 579 students, while Palouse Junction High School has a smaller enrollment of 36 students and serves a unique student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students.

Connell High School stands out with a strong 97.1% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages, and a relatively low 1.4% dropout rate. However, its academic performance in English Language Arts, Math, and Science is generally lower than the state averages, though higher than the district averages. In contrast, Palouse Junction High School has a lower 80.0% four-year graduation rate and a higher 6.6% dropout rate, though its recent academic performance data is not available.

Both schools serve a predominantly low-income community, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 74.78% for Connell High School and 86.11% for Palouse Junction High School. While Palouse Junction High School has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, the lack of recent performance data makes it difficult to fully assess the school's progress and needs.