Franklin-Simpson Middle School vs Western Middle School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 185 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
Western Middle School for the Arts
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
| Measure | Franklin-Simpson Middle School Franklin, Kentucky | Western Middle School for the Arts Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 217 | #151 of 217 |
| National rank | #6525 of 15,369 | #7860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 662 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Franklin | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 49.0).
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Franklin-Simpson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 64%).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.4).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts is the larger school with 665 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 Western Middle School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin-Simpson Middle School ranks higher (55.2 vs 49.0 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 Western Middle School for the Arts?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School: 662. Western Middle School for the Arts: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin-Simpson Middle School and Western Middle School for the Arts rank in Kentucky?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School is 113th of 217 and Western Middle School for the Arts is 151st of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).