Franklin-Simpson High School vs Paul G. Blazer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 396 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin-Simpson High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
830 students
Paul G. Blazer High School
Ashland · Public high · Grades 9–12
821 students
| Measure | Franklin-Simpson High School Franklin, Kentucky | Paul G. Blazer High School Ashland, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 214 | #47 of 214 |
| National rank | #8382 of 16,910 | #8637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 830 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Franklin | Ashland |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.0 vs 49.1).
- •Franklin-Simpson High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Franklin-Simpson High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Paul G. Blazer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 59.2%).
- •Paul G. Blazer High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Franklin-Simpson High School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 821.
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-Simpson High School better than Paul G. Blazer High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin-Simpson High School and Paul G. Blazer High School?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Ashland in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin-Simpson High School: 830. Paul G. Blazer High School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin-Simpson High School and Paul G. Blazer High School rank in Kentucky?
Franklin-Simpson High School is 43rd of 214 and Paul G. Blazer High School is 47th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).