Top Franklin Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Franklin, KY, serving 2,997 students. Franklin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
- Franklin, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Franklin, KY are Franklin-simpson Middle School, Simpson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Top Franklin, KY Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Franklin-simpson Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30%322 S College St10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Grades: 6-8 | 646 students
- Simpson Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%721 Witt Rd10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Grades: 1-3 | 640 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%601 John J. Johnson Ave10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Grades: 4-5 | 446 students
- Franklin-simpson High School Math: 42% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50%400 S College St10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Grades: 9-12 | 885 students
- Franklin-simpson High School West Campus Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%229 Jokers Phillips Way10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Grades: 6-12 | 42 students
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- Franklin Elementary School211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Grades: PK-K | 338 students
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