Calloway County High School vs Franklin-Simpson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calloway County High School
Murray · Public high · Grades 9–12
824 students
Franklin-Simpson High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
830 students
| Measure | Calloway County High School Murray, Kentucky | Franklin-Simpson High School Franklin, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 214 | #43 of 214 |
| National rank | #10301 of 16,910 | #8382 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 824 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| city | Murray | Franklin |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin-Simpson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 42.6).
- •Franklin-Simpson High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Franklin-Simpson High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Calloway County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 59.2%).
- •Franklin-Simpson High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.9).
- •Franklin-Simpson High School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 824.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calloway County High School better than Franklin-Simpson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin-Simpson High School ranks higher (50.0 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Calloway County High School and Franklin-Simpson High School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Murray and Franklin in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calloway County High School: 824. Franklin-Simpson High School: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calloway County High School and Franklin-Simpson High School rank in Kentucky?
Calloway County High School is 82nd of 214 and Franklin-Simpson High School is 43rd of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).