Franklin-Simpson High School

Franklin-Simpson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 S College St,  Franklin, KY
Simpson County Public Schools
3.7
3.6
858 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Timothy Schlosser
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
620
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
47.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
392:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
73.8%
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Black
11.1%
Hispanic
8.1%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Kentucky University 229 Students
University of Kentucky 159 Students
University of Louisville 90 Students
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College 81 Students
Murray State University 79 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 49 Students
Vanderbilt University 35 Students
Campbellsville University 31 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 29 Students
Morehead State University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Business 30 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Biology 25 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Education 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 132 Reviews
5.0 Alum
11/15/2024
school spirit is felt strongly throughout the town and school. Most graduates decide to stay in franklin so everyone comes and cheers on the football team on homecoming. Friends feel like family at Franklin Simpson!
5.0 Senior
2/6/2022
I just came into public school in October from being home-schooled for two and a half years, and they have not failed to make me feel very welcomed !
4.0 Junior
3/15/2021
I love how all the teachers will listen to you and are willing to help you. I would like to see more extracurriculares.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
3.0 parent
6/21/2026
Two of my children look like an average student but struggle with ADHD; because they look like an average student they’re treated like they just have poor behavior and don’t care and don’t want to listen, but those are all the symptoms of ADHD. As a teacher, and a Leader and a Leader, you have to be...
1.0 parent
1/2/2012
Franklin Simpson High School currently ranks in the lower 19% of Kentucky schools.The state department of education recently came in to audit the school and staff. This report will be released between Feb, and March 2012. After being involved with this school system for many years I have transferred...
4.0 parent
11/20/2010
Most of the teachers are excellent. The school is really emphasizing getting prepared for college. They offer lots of AP classes and dual credit college classes with the local technical college. Students can earn lots of college credit while still in HS. I really like the freshmen academy. My freshm...
1.0 student
8/18/2009

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Franklin-Simpson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Franklin, KY, in the Franklin neighborhood, and is served by the Simpson County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 858 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Franklin-Simpson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $242,379. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus, Franklin-Simpson Middle School, Faith Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Franklin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin-Simpson High School.

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