Franklin-Simpson Middle School vs Henderson County South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
Henderson County South Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
| Measure | Franklin-Simpson Middle School Franklin, Kentucky | Henderson County South Middle School Henderson, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 217 | #10 of 217 |
| National rank | #6525 of 15,369 | #2082 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| city | Franklin | Henderson |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson County South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 55.2).
- •Henderson County South Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Henderson County South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Henderson County South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 64%).
- •Henderson County South Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.4).
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 661.
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 Middle School better than Henderson County South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson County South Middle School ranks higher (76.5 vs 55.2 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-Simpson Middle School and Henderson County South Middle School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Henderson in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School: 662. Henderson County South Middle School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin-Simpson Middle School and Henderson County South Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School is 113th of 217 and Henderson County South Middle School is 10th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).