Franklin County School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,385 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County School District are Collins Lane, Peaks Mill Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Franklin County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
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%)
Overview
School District Name
Franklin County School District
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
PK - 12
2018-2019 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
6,385 Students
679,771 Students
# Teachers
382 Teachers
42,042 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
56%

Graduation Rate
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.40
# American Indian Students
16 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
160 Students
12,131 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
476 Students
45,775 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
604 Students
71,824 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
4,703 Students
521,864 Students
% White Students
74%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
849 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
424 Students
26,490 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
29,417
# Students in K Grade:
397
43,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
476
50,426
# Students in 2nd Grade:
491
49,404
# Students in 3rd Grade:
502
51,263
# Students in 4th Grade:
497
52,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
506
52,361
# Students in 6th Grade:
511
50,824
# Students in 7th Grade:
456
50,181
# Students in 8th Grade:
501
50,228
# Students in 9th Grade:
585
53,687
# Students in 10th Grade:
440
50,822
# Students in 11th Grade:
451
48,739
# Students in 12th Grade:
380
45,593
# Ungraded Students:
3
598
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,004. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,238 is less than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$28 MM

Spending
$78 MM
$29 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,862
$12,004

Spending / Student
$12,238
$12,248

Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
1 Cougar Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Peaks Mill Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Peaks Mill Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Grades: 1-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Westridge Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Oak Ridge Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Bondurant Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Western Hills High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #77.
Hearn Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Copperleaf Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Grades: 1-5
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin County High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Elkhorn Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Grades: 1-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1111.
The Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frankfort Career Development Center
Vocational School
1106 E. Main St
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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: n/a
| n/a students
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