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Franklin-simpson High School vs. Russellville High School

Should you attend Franklin-simpson High School or Russellville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Franklin-simpson High School
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Russellville High School
1101 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Russellville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 858 students in grades 9-12, Franklin-simpson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Russellville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
858 students
314 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin-simpson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Russellville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin-simpson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Russellville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin-simpson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Russellville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin-simpson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Simpson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Russellville Independent School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#446 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
#1070 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin-simpson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Russellville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in KY)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin-simpson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Simpson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russellville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Russellville Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in KY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin-simpson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Simpson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russellville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Russellville Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
20-24%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin-simpson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Simpson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russellville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Russellville Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in KY)
90-94%
(Top 30% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Franklin-simpson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Simpson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Russellville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Russellville Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Franklin-simpson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Russellville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
242
79
Grade 10 Students
227
86
Grade 11 Students
200
80
Grade 12 Students
187
69
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin-simpson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Simpson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Russellville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Russellville Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin-simpson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Simpson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Russellville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Russellville Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin-simpson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Simpson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Russellville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Russellville Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin-simpson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Simpson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Russellville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Russellville Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin-simpson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Simpson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Russellville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Russellville Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin-simpson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Simpson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Russellville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Russellville Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin-simpson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Simpson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Russellville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Russellville Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin-simpson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Simpson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Russellville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Russellville Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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