Franklin County High School vs Spencer County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 49 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
Spencer County High School
Taylorsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
986 students
| Measure | Franklin County High School Frankfort, Kentucky | Spencer County High School Taylorsville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 214 | #29 of 214 |
| National rank | #11165 of 16,910 | #7174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 990 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Frankfort | Taylorsville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 39.1).
- •Spencer County High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Spencer County High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Spencer County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 51.7%).
- •Franklin County High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •Franklin County High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 986.
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 Spencer County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer County High School ranks higher (54.6 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 Spencer County High School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Frankfort and Taylorsville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin County High School: 990. Spencer County High School: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin County High School and Spencer County High School rank in Kentucky?
Franklin County High School is 114th of 214 and Spencer County High School is 29th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).