Top Rankings
Simpson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,048 students in Simpson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Simpson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,048 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Simpson County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
76%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,442 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,183
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,442
$13,981
Best Simpson County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Witt Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414
Grades: 1-3
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133
Grades: 4-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin-simpson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin-simpson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
Grades: PK-K
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,048 students.
What is the rank of Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District is ranked #61 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County School District?
76% of Simpson County School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simpson County School District?
Simpson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Simpson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,442 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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