Simpson County School District

430 S College St
Franklin, KY 42135
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Simpson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,048 students in Simpson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Simpson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,048 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Simpson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#59 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
38%
46%
45%
23%
22%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
76%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,442 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,183
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,442
$13,981

Best Simpson County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 Witt Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Grades: 1-3
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Grades: 4-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin-simpson High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin-simpson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Grades: PK-K
| 323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,048 students.
What is the rank of Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District is ranked #59 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County School District?
76% of Simpson County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Simpson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,442 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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