Enrollment
990
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankfort, KY
Franklin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210201000440
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin County High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin County High School
Franklin County High School is a large high school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 990 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 94% of state schools at 990 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 229 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 990 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Frankfort's high schools, it stands alongside Western Hills High School (827 students): Franklin County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.4:1).
Franklin County also operates Western Hills High School (827 students) and Elkhorn Middle School (725 students) alongside Franklin County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin County High School compares
Franklin County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Franklin County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Franklin County High School.
$13,576
Per student
+3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hearn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Frankfort
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~990 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin County High School
How many students attend Franklin County High School?
Franklin County High School has 990 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin County High School?
46.6% of students at Franklin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin County High School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin County High School?
Franklin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin County High School rank among high schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Franklin County High School a good school?
Franklin County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Franklin County High School, Franklin County also operates Western Hills High School (827 students), Elkhorn Middle School (725 students), and Bondurant Middle School (600 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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