For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,080 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 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,080 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
42,793 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.2%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,763 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,849 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$49 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,763
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,849
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Simpson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Gr: PK-K | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,080 students.
What is the rank of Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District is ranked #61 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County School District?
75% of Simpson County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% 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 $15,849 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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