Franklin County High School vs Hearn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin County High School
Frankfort · Public high · Grades 9–12
990 students
Hearn Elementary
Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
476 students
| Measure | Franklin County High School Frankfort, Kentucky | Hearn Elementary Frankfort, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 214 | #482 of 707 |
| National rank | #11165 of 16,910 | #28547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 990 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Frankfort | Frankfort |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hearn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 39.1).
- •Hearn Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Franklin County High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Franklin County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 59.9%).
- •Hearn Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •Franklin County High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 476.
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 Franklin County High School better than Hearn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hearn Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 39.1 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 Franklin County High School and Hearn Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Frankfort and Frankfort in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin County High School: 990. Hearn Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin County High School and Hearn Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Franklin County High School is 114th of 214 and Hearn Elementary is 482nd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).