Franklin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,188 students in Franklin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Franklin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Franklin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
# American Indian Students
18 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
664 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
572 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
4,290 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
69%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
517 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
221
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
411
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
446
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
479
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
464
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
465
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
389
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
475
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
467
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
557
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
492
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
489
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
386
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
5
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,929 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,572 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,188 students.
What is the rank of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District is ranked #122 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County School District?
69% of Franklin County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin County School District?
Franklin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Franklin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,572 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 16 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,188 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
