Franklin-Simpson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

400 S College St, Franklin, KY

Simpson County Public Schools

3.7

3.6

830 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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%

Academics

B+

Teachers

B-

College Prep

B+

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

A-

Sports

Food

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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

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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.

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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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List Price Range

$154K - $685K

Homes For Sale

111

Average Home Value

$241,083

Median Lot Size

14,374 Sq Ft

% Renters

46%

Average Household Income

$60,086

% of College Grads

12.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,589 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,547 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,052 Sq Ft

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900 Sq Ft

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The Pads at W. Madison
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2 Baths
908+ Sq Ft

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Franklin, KY

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Kentucky Simpson County Franklin 42134

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 830 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 $241,083. 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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