Franklin-Simpson Middle School vs Simpson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 823 m 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
Simpson Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
731 students
| Measure | Franklin-Simpson Middle School Franklin, Kentucky | Simpson Elementary School Franklin, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 217 | #328 of 707 |
| National rank | #6525 of 15,369 | #22255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 662 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 54.2).
- •Simpson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 66.6%).
- •Simpson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.4).
- •Simpson Elementary School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 662.
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 Simpson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin-Simpson Middle School ranks higher (55.2 vs 54.2 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 Simpson Elementary School?
About 823 m in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School: 662. Simpson Elementary School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin-Simpson Middle School and Simpson Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School is 113th of 217 and Simpson Elementary School is 328th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).