- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Franklin-Simpson High School grew from 817 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 210540001301 · Franklin, KY High · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 14.3:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Simpson Elementary School (731 students)
Franklin-Simpson High School grew from 817 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Franklin-Simpson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin-Simpson High School
830 students
- Simpson Elemen
Simpson Elementary School
731 students
- Franklin-Simps
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
662 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
463 students
- Franklin Eleme 324
Franklin Elementary School
324 students
- Franklin-Simps 70
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
70 students
What this shows Franklin-Simpson High School reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin-Simpson High School compares
Franklin-Simpson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Simpson County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~830 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), up 41.
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 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-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.
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.