Top Rankings
Simpson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,039 students in Simpson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Simpson County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,039 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Simpson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.44
# American Indian Students
8 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
276 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
2,338 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
77%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
236
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
211
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
250
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,478 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,222
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,478
$14,055
Best Simpson County School District Public Schools (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
How many schools belong to Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,039 students.
What is the rank of Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District is ranked #78 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County School District?
77% of Simpson County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Simpson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,478 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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