Enrollment
662
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, KY
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin-Simpson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210540001300
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin-Simpson Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin-Simpson Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin-Simpson Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY.
School address
District: Simpson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210540001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin-Simpson Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin-Simpson Middle School
Franklin-Simpson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Franklin, Kentucky, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% 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: 201 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 662 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Simpson County also operates Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students) and Simpson Elementary School (731 students) alongside Franklin-Simpson Middle 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 Middle School compares
Franklin-Simpson Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Franklin-Simpson Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simpson County, which includes Franklin-Simpson Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin-Simpson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simpson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin-Simpson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 middle 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 (~662 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin-Simpson Middle School
How many students attend Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin-Simpson Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
63.9% of students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin-Simpson Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Franklin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin-Simpson Middle School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin-Simpson Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Simpson County?
Besides Franklin-Simpson Middle School, Simpson County also operates Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students), Simpson Elementary School (731 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (463 students). See the Simpson County district page for the complete list.
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