Best Public Schools in Pomona, KS

Summary:

The city of Pomona, Kansas is home to three schools: West Franklin High School, Appanoose Elementary School, and West Franklin Middle School, all part of the West Franklin school district. The data reveals that Appanoose Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, with higher test scores, a lower free/reduced lunch rate, and a higher statewide ranking compared to the other schools.

While West Franklin High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it maintains a relatively high 89.5% four-year graduation rate. However, both West Franklin High School and West Franklin Middle School generally underperform the district and state averages in proficiency across subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student across the schools, with West Franklin High School spending the most at $18,712 per student, while West Franklin Middle School spends the least at $6,621 per student. This raises questions about the relationship between funding and educational outcomes in the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)								KAP Mathematics (2025)								KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Franklin High School	Public	9-12	511 East Franklin	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	No	(785) 566-3392	200	19	10.3	51.5%	181 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.5%)	22	269^th of 332 public high schools	19.0%		56.4	119^th of 318 public high schools	62.6%	150							24.3	24.3							24.3	24.3				$17,694	$3,545	$14,149
Appanoose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Shawnee Road	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 566-3386	191	18	10.6	45.0%	171 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	59.4	262^nd of 656 public elementary schools	60.1%		45.7	367^th of 653 public elementary schools	43.8%	105	60.6	44.8	57.1					54.6	66.7	32.1	45.7					49.0	48.6		48.6	$14,993	$3,844	$11,149
West Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	331 Tyler St	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	No	(785) 566-3451	149	14	10.9	54.4%	132 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	30.7	274^th of 363 public middle schools	24.5%		31	265^th of 362 public middle schools	26.8%	9				28.8	38.1	38.8		35.0				28.8	23.8	22.4		25.2		34.7	34.7	$14,853	$3,733	$11,120

Cities Near Pomona

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Quenemo	4.64 mi	1	134^th
Williamsburg	8.95 mi	1	207^th
Ottawa	9.14 mi	6	219^th
Melvern	12.08 mi	2	92^nd
Lyndon	12.29 mi	2	221^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.