Franklin-simpson Middle School

322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, Franklin-simpson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Franklin-simpson Middle School's student population of 707 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin-simpson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin-simpson Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#591 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
30%
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39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
10%
11%
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White
78%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin-simpson Middle School's ranking?
Franklin-simpson Middle School is ranked #591 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Franklin-simpson Middle School?
707 students attend Franklin-simpson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Franklin-simpson Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin-simpson Middle School?
Franklin-simpson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin-simpson Middle School offer ?
Franklin-simpson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin-simpson Middle School part of?
Franklin-simpson Middle School is part of Simpson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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