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B+
Schools in Franklin · Simpson County School District

Franklin’s public schools outscore 73% of Kentucky districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Franklin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#52of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
46%
▲ 1 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
41%
▲ 3 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 5 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.4K
▼ 9% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.7
KY 15.4
Schools in town
7
3,010 students on the public path
In brief

Franklin’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 46% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,421 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 1 the district’s path is Simpson Elementary School, then Franklin-Simpson Middle School, then Franklin-Simpson High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Faith Baptist Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Franklin’s grade

B+ Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 73% of Kentucky school districts, #52 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 73%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (208)Better than 76%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,589 test results and a graduating class of 203 could put Franklin anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Franklin’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,589 in math, 1,589 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Franklin, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KFranklin Elementary SchoolSimpson County School DistrictNo scores
1–3Simpson Elementary SchoolSimpson County School DistrictC
6–8Franklin-Simpson Middle SchoolSimpson County School DistrictB
9–12Franklin-Simpson High SchoolSimpson County School DistrictB

Franklin’s public schools are run by Simpson County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Simpson County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,080 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 15.7 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,421KY $14,752 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading46%
State average 44.7% · 1589 students tested
Math41%
State average 37.8% · 1589 students tested

Franklin vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Franklin’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FranklinB+Simpson County

Every school in Franklin

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Franklinby address
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
324 students16:1Rate it →
Simpson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–3
C
731 students16:1Rate it →
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 4–5
B+
463 students14:1Rate it →
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
662 students18:1Rate it →
Franklin-Simpson High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
830 students14:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
High · Grades 6–12
D−
Alternative Education
70 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Faith Baptist Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
45 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Franklin’s schools

Are Franklin’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Franklin children attend outscore 73% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #52 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Franklin in?

Simpson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,080 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Franklin kids go to high school?

Franklin-Simpson High School, with 830 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Franklin’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Simpson County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Franklin spend per student?

$13,421 in Simpson County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Franklin?

Yes: Faith Baptist Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 45 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.