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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 6 public high schools serving 1,951 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Kentucky.
Public High Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Public High School in Franklin County School District have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
16 Schools
509 Schools
# Students
6,146 Students
216,078 Students
# Teachers
409 Teachers
13,469 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
0.43
# American Indian Students
21 Students
300 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
4,060 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
534 Students
16,994 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
600 Students
24,684 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
4,370 Students
161,035 Students
% White Students
71%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
480 Students
8,713 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
185
388
# Students in K Grade:
453
897
# Students in 1st Grade:
427
927
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
449
945
# Students in 4th Grade:
375
940
# Students in 5th Grade:
458
1,065
# Students in 6th Grade:
464
2,385
# Students in 7th Grade:
462
3,588
# Students in 8th Grade:
495
4,144
# 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 High 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: 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
| n/a students
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