Franklin-Simpson High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Franklin, Kentucky 42135 · Simpson County
#43 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#8382 of 16,910 nationally
About Franklin-Simpson High School
Franklin-Simpson High School is a public high located in Franklin, in the Simpson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 830 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 43rd of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 830.
There are 5 schools in Franklin; Franklin-Simpson High School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Franklin-Simpson High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Franklin-Simpson High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students · 120 m away
Franklin Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
324 students · 519 m away
Simpson Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
731 students · 705 m away
Lincoln Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
463 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Western Hills High School
Frankfort · Public high · Grades 9–12
827 students
Calloway County High School
Murray · Public high · Grades 9–12
824 students
Paul G. Blazer High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 9–12
821 students
Corbin High School
Corbin · Public high · Grades 9–12
820 students
Perry County Central High School
Hazard · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
Taylor County High School
Campbellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin-Simpson High School a good school?
Franklin-Simpson High School has a Success Index (US) of 50.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #43 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Franklin-Simpson High School rank in Kentucky?
Franklin-Simpson High School ranks #43 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #8382 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Franklin-Simpson High School?
Franklin-Simpson High School had 830 students in 2025.
Is Franklin-Simpson High School a elementary school or a high school?
Franklin-Simpson High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Franklin-Simpson High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Franklin-Simpson High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.