Top Rankings
Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,146 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
6,146 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
409 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.44
# American Indian Students
21 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
534 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
600 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
4,370 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
71%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
480 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
185
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
453
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
427
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
449
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
375
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
458
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
464
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
462
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
495
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
677
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
434
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
420
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
405
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
5
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,024 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,658 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,024
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,658
$14,055
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Future Forward Education & Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Collins Lane
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Cougar Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 853 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Oak Ridge Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #77.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #99.
Peaks Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peaks Mill Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Grades: 1-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
928 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Grades: 1-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1111.
Hearn Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Copperleaf Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Grades: 1-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1212.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1313.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Laralan Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Grades: PK-K
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frankfort Career Development Center
Vocational School
1106 E. Main St
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,146 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #101 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
71% of Franklin County School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% 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 School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,658 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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