Top Rankings
Frankfort Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 950 students in Frankfort Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Frankfort Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
950 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Frankfort Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
153 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
16%
11%
# White Students
657 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
69%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
68
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,068 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,638 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,068
$14,317
Spending / Student
$17,638
$14,055
Best Frankfort Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Second Street School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Grades: K-8
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
506 West Second Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 950 students.
What is the rank of Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District is ranked #46 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort Independent School District?
69% of Frankfort Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Frankfort Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,638 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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