For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,867 students in Simpson County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Simpson County, KY are Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin-simpson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Simpson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Witt Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Grades: 1-3
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Grades: 4-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Simpson County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Simpson County, KY include Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin-simpson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Simpson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Simpson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Simpson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Simpson County include: Simpson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Simpson Elementary School
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