Franklin County School District
School District · Frankfort, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Franklin County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Franklin County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Peaks Mill Elementary
Frankfort · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
The Academy
Frankfort · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westridge Elementary
Frankfort · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#79 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,057
+$1,071 vs Kentucky median
District size
6,188 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Franklin County ranks #79 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Franklin County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Peaks Mill Elementary (8.3/10), The Academy (7.6/10), and Westridge Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Franklin County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peaks Mill Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | The Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Westridge Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Franklin County High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | William Cofield High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Western Hills High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Elkhorn Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Elkhorn Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Collins Lane | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Hearn Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.3/10, Franklin County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Peaks Mill Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin County students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin County with test data.
Schools in Franklin County
14 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
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 6.3/10. 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?
Peaks Mill Elementary is the highest-rated school in Franklin County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin County?
Across schools in Franklin County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. 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 6.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.9%
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Compare Franklin County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
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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