Top Rankings
Frankfort Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 958 students in Frankfort Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Frankfort Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
958 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Frankfort Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
68%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,943 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,943
$14,250
Spending / Student
$17,491
$13,989
Best Frankfort Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Second Street School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
506 West Second Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 958 students.
What is the rank of Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District is ranked #94 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort Independent School District?
68% of Frankfort Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Frankfort Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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