Top Simpson County Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Simpson County, KY, serving 2,997 students. Simpson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Simpson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Simpson County, KY are Franklin-simpson Middle School, Simpson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Top Simpson County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Franklin-simpson Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30%322 S College St10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Grades: 6-8 | 646 students
- Simpson Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%721 Witt Rd10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Grades: 1-3 | 640 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%601 John J. Johnson Ave10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Grades: 4-5 | 446 students
- Franklin-simpson High School Math: 42% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50%400 S College St10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Grades: 9-12 | 885 students
- Franklin-simpson High School West Campus Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%229 Jokers Phillips Way10
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Grades: 6-12 | 42 students
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- Franklin Elementary School211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Grades: PK-K | 338 students
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