Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Franklin-simpson Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin-Simpson Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Franklin, KY, covering approximately 236.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance from the school to the zone edge of 9.2 miles and the furthest edge being 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin-simpson Middle School's student population of 662 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Franklin-simpson Middle 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-simpson Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
8%
11%
White
74%
71%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #714 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Franklin-simpson Middle School?
662 students attend Franklin-simpson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Franklin-simpson Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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