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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 972 students in Frankfort Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Frankfort Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), 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 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
972 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Frankfort Independent 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
155 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
16%
11%
# White Students
658 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
68%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
62
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
77
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,727 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,239 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,727
$14,203
Spending / Student
$17,239
$13,943
Best Frankfort Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Second Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
Magnet School
506 West Second Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Grades: PK
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 972 students.
What is the rank of Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District is ranked #76 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort Independent School District?
68% of Frankfort Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankfort Independent School District?
Frankfort Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Frankfort Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,239 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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