For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 691 students in Franklin, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin, KY are Franklin-simpson Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin-simpson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Grades: 6-8
| 627 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 middle schools in Franklin, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin, KY include Franklin-simpson Middle School and Franklin-simpson High School West Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin?
2 public middle schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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