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6.0 avg / 10

Franklin County School District

School District · Frankfort, Kentucky

Students: 6,188
Teachers (FTE): 415
Estimated Scores: 7%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

14

7 elem, 2 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,057

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#99 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,057

+$1,071 vs Kentucky median

District size

6,188 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

About Franklin County

Franklin County is a Frankfort, Kentucky school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 6,188 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $15,057 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Franklin County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elkhorn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Franklin County students show an average math proficiency of 31.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.7%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Franklin County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 31.4%
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ELA Proficiency 38.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Frankfort
Total Enrollment
6,188
Teachers (FTE)
415
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin County?

Franklin County has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Franklin County?

The average composite rating for Franklin County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Franklin County?

Franklin County spends $15,057 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin County is 14.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Franklin County?

Elkhorn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Franklin County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Franklin County?

Across schools in Franklin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Franklin County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Franklin County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
31.4%
ELA Proficiency
38.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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