Top Rankings
Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,188 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
6,188 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
416 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Franklin County 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
# American Indian Students
18 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
664 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
572 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
4,290 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
69%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
517 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
221
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
411
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
446
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
479
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
464
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
465
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
389
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
475
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
467
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
557
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
492
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
489
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
386
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
5
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,929 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 $12,572 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,929
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,572
$13,981
Best Franklin County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
Peaks Mill Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Peaks Mill Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8450
Grades: 1-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Collins Lane
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Cougar Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #66.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Oak Ridge Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8420
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Hearn Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Copperleaf Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6760
Grades: 1-5
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
928 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730
Grades: 1-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8430
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1212.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1313.
Future Forward Education & Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Laralan Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 352-2585
Grades: PK-K
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frankfort Career Development Center
Vocational School
1106 E. Main St
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,188 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #122 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
69% of Franklin County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,572 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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