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6.8 avg / 10

Simpson County School District

School District · Franklin, Kentucky

Students: 3,048
Teachers (FTE): 194
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,543

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#34 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,543

$443 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,048 students

Larger than Kentucky median

About Simpson County

Simpson County is a Franklin, Kentucky school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,048 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,543 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Simpson County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Simpson County students show an average math proficiency of 33.9% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Simpson County with test data.

District Details

City
Franklin
Total Enrollment
3,048
Teachers (FTE)
194
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Simpson County?

Simpson County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Simpson County?

The average composite rating for Simpson County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Simpson County?

Simpson County spends $13,543 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Simpson County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Simpson County is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Simpson County?

Lincoln Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Simpson County with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Simpson County?

Across schools in Simpson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Simpson County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Simpson County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 6 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
33.9%
ELA Proficiency
39.7%

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

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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