Enrollment
830
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, KY
Franklin-Simpson High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin-Simpson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210540001301
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin-Simpson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin-Simpson High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin-Simpson High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY.
School address
District: Simpson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210540001301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin-Simpson High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin-Simpson High School
Franklin-Simpson High School is a higher-need, large high school in Franklin, Kentucky, enrolling 830 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 830 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 830 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Simpson County also operates Simpson Elementary School (731 students) and Franklin-Simpson Middle School (662 students) alongside Franklin-Simpson 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-Simpson High School compares
Franklin-Simpson 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 73.7%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Franklin-Simpson 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 Simpson County, which includes Franklin-Simpson High School.
$12,670
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 47.9%
Federal 20.1%
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-Simpson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin-Simpson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~830 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin-Simpson High School
How many students attend Franklin-Simpson High School?
Franklin-Simpson High School has 830 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin-Simpson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin-Simpson High School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin-Simpson High School?
58.1% of students at Franklin-Simpson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin-Simpson High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin-Simpson High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Franklin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin-Simpson High School?
Franklin-Simpson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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-Simpson High School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin-Simpson High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Franklin-Simpson High School a good school?
Franklin-Simpson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Simpson County?
Besides Franklin-Simpson High School, Simpson County also operates Simpson Elementary School (731 students), Franklin-Simpson Middle School (662 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (463 students). See the Simpson County district page for the complete list.
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