Franklin Elementary School vs Franklin-Simpson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 408 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
324 students
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Franklin, Kentucky | Franklin-Simpson Middle School Franklin, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 707 | #113 of 217 |
| National rank | #33899 of 50,301 | #6525 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 37.1).
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 70.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.4).
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 324.
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 Elementary School better than Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin-Simpson Middle School ranks higher (55.2 vs 37.1 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 Elementary School and Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 324. Franklin-Simpson Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Franklin-Simpson Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Franklin Elementary School is 585th of 707 and Franklin-Simpson Middle School is 113th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).