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#491 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 38% in state
William Cofield High School
High School · Franklin County · Frankfort, KY
A Franklin County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1106 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William Cofield High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Cofield 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frankfort), 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
$67,125
Median home value
$199,900
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| The Frankfort Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| The AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Frankfort High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 313 | 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.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Cofield High School is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Cofield High School
William Cofield High School is a public high school in Frankfort, KY, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Cofield High School
What grades does William Cofield High School serve?
William Cofield High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend William Cofield High School?
William Cofield High School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Cofield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Cofield High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Cofield High School rank in KY?
William Cofield High School ranks #491 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is William Cofield High School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Cofield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 William Cofield High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Cofield High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is William Cofield High School a charter school?
No, William Cofield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Cofield High School a Title I school?
No, William Cofield High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Cofield High School?
51.4% of students at William Cofield 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (502) 695-6790
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 40601)
- 51,627
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 40601; 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, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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