Franklin County School District

190 Kings Daughters Drive #300
Frankfort, KY 40601
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,199 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
6,199 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#119 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
40%
45%
19%
22%
92%
91.4%
(2022-23)
24.1%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
68%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,110 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,826
$17,532
Spending / Student
$16,110
$17,223

Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peaks Mill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Peaks Mill Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Gr: 1-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Collins Lane
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Cougar Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Future Forward Education & Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Oak Ridge Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Hearn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Copperleaf Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Gr: 1-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
928 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Gr: 1-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Village
200 Laralan Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Gr: PK-K | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,199 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #115 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
68% of Franklin County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% 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 $16,110 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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