Very Good
#396 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 31% in state
Franklin-simpson High School
High School · Simpson County · Franklin, KY
A Simpson County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
400 South College Street, Franklin, KY 42134
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin-simpson High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin-simpson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,023/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,347
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin-simpson High School West CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Simpson County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin-simpson High School is listed in Simpson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin-simpson High School
Franklin-simpson High School is a public high school in Franklin, KY, part of Simpson County, serving approximately 858 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin-simpson High School
What grades does Franklin-simpson High School serve?
Franklin-simpson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin-simpson High School?
Franklin-simpson High School has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin-simpson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin-simpson High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin-simpson High School rank in KY?
Franklin-simpson High School ranks #396 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Franklin-simpson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin-simpson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin-simpson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin-simpson High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin-simpson High School a charter school?
No, Franklin-simpson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin-simpson High School a Title I school?
No, Franklin-simpson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin-simpson High School?
68.1% of students at Franklin-simpson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Simpson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (270) 586-3273
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 42134)
- 19,117
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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