For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,039 students in Simpson County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 66 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Simpson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Simpson County, KY are Lincoln Elementary School, Franklin-simpson High School and Franklin-simpson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Simpson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Grades: 4-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin-simpson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin-simpson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Witt Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Grades: 1-3
| 724 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Grades: PK-K
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Simpson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Simpson County, KY include Lincoln Elementary School, Franklin-simpson High School and Franklin-simpson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Simpson County, KY?
6 public schools are located in Simpson County, KY.
What percentage of students in Simpson County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Simpson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County, KY?
Simpson County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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