- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210201000440
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Franklin County High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210201000440 · Frankfort, KY High · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 17.4:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Hills High School (827 students)
Franklin County High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Franklin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin County High School
990 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills High School
827 students
- Elkhorn Middle
Elkhorn Middle School
725 students
- Bondurant Midd
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- Hearn Elementa
Hearn Elementary
476 students
What this shows Franklin County High School reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin County High School compares
Franklin County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $15,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~990 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 960 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.