For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,048 students in Franklin, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Franklin, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, KY are Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin-simpson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Witt Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Grades: 1-3
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Grades: 4-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin-simpson High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin-simpson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Grades: 6-8
| 627 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
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Grades: PK-K
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, KY include Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin-simpson High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
6 public schools are located in Franklin.
What percentage of students in Franklin go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Franklin are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin include: Simpson Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.