For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,048 students in Simpson County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Simpson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Simpson County, KY are Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin-simpson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Simpson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Witt Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Gr: 1-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Gr: 4-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Franklin-simpson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Gr: PK-K | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Simpson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Simpson County, KY include Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin-simpson High School.
How many public schools are located in Simpson County?
6 public schools are located in Simpson County.
What percentage of students in Simpson County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Simpson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Simpson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Simpson County include: Simpson Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Simpson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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