For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 922 students in Franklin, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin, KY are Franklin-simpson High School and Franklin-simpson High School West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Franklin, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus, 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), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin-simpson High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin, KY include Franklin-simpson High School and Franklin-simpson High School West Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin?
2 public high schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin include: Franklin-simpson High School vs. Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
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