Franklin County High School is the largest of three public high schools in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, and is one of two high schools operated by Franklin County Public Schools. The campus also houses the Franklin County Career & Technical Center, which offers vocational training.
Serving 968 students in grades 9-12, Franklin County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin County High School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Franklin County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin County High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
13%
11%
White
66%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin County High School's ranking?
Franklin County High School is ranked #642 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Franklin County High School often compared to?
Franklin County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Hills High School, Frankfort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin County High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Franklin County High School?
968 students attend Franklin County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Franklin County High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin County High School?
Franklin County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin County High School offer ?
Franklin County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin County High School part of?
Franklin County High School is part of Franklin County School District.
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