Franklin-Simpson High School is a high school in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Franklin-Simpson is the only high school located in Simpson County, Kentucky. As of 2016, the school has 916 students enrolled and has 52 full-time teachers.
Serving 64 students in grades 6-12, Franklin-simpson High School West Campus 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus's student population of 64 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus 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-simpson High School West Campus is 0.45, which is less 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
#1140 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
16%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus's ranking?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is ranked #1140 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
The graduation rate of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
64 students attend Franklin-simpson High School West Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin-simpson High School West Campus offer ?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus part of?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is part of Simpson County School District.
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