Simpson County School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Simpson County School District, serving 2,997 students. Simpson County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
- Public schools in Simpson County School District 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). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
- The top ranked public schools in Simpson County School District 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.
Overview
| School District Name | Simpson County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (270) 586-8877 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,534 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,997 Students | 680,978 Students |
| # of Teachers | 193 Teachers | 42,120 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Simpson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 173 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #65 out of 173 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.40 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 839 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 27 Students | 12,135 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 139 Students | 45,801 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 329 Students | 71,831 Students |
| % Black Students | 11% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 2,335 Students | 523,010 Students |
| % White Students | 78% | 77% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 850 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 159 Students | 26,512 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 128 | 29,493 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 210 | 44,058 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 209 | 50,518 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 202 | 49,479 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 229 | 51,350 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 233 | 52,328 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 213 | 52,669 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 224 | 51,102 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 215 | 50,249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 207 | 50,293 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 227 | 53,687 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 230 | 50,822 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 239 | 48,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 228 | 45,593 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 3 | 598 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,177 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,612 is less than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $34 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $32 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,177 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,612 | $11,598 |
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Simpson County School District 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
- Franklin Elementary School211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Grades: PK-K | 338 students
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