The Academy vs. Franklin County High School
Should I attend The Academy or Franklin County High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Franklin County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 30 students in grades 6-12, The Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 1,007 students in grades 9-12, Franklin County High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
30 students
1,007 students
% Male | % Female
77% | 23%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#634 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
9
392
Grade 10 Students
5
218
Grade 11 Students
2
221
Grade 12 Students
10
174
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
80%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%