For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,002 students in Franklin County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KY are Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Second Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Second Street School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, KY include Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Second Street School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
6 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Bondurant Middle School vs. Elkhorn Middle School, Elkhorn Middle School vs. Bondurant Middle School, Second Street School vs. Elkhorn Middle School
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