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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,530 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Kentucky.
Public Middle Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
16 Schools
554 Schools
# Students
6,126 Students
181,110 Students
# Teachers
414 Teachers
12,028 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
0.49
0.43
# American Indian Students
17 Students
224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
128 Students
2,870 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
595 Students
14,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
602 Students
19,352 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
4,292 Students
134,829 Students
% White Students
70%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
272 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
490 Students
8,571 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
201
2,020
# Students in K Grade:
434
3,509
# Students in 1st Grade:
470
3,668
# Students in 2nd Grade:
415
3,308
# Students in 3rd Grade:
459
3,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
453
3,586
# Students in 5th Grade:
387
4,378
# Students in 6th Grade:
464
40,906
# Students in 7th Grade:
470
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
616
4,856
# Students in 10th Grade:
519
4,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
402
4,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
369
4,034
# Ungraded Students:
2
64
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,699 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,070
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,699
$13,943
Best Franklin County School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Bondurant Middle School
Magnet 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
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhorn Middle School
Magnet 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
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
The Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Future Forward Education & Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 46 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
