For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 922 students in Simpson County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Simpson County, KY are Franklin-simpson High School and Franklin-simpson High School West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Simpson County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin-simpson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Simpson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin-simpson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Simpson County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Simpson County, KY include Franklin-simpson High School and Franklin-simpson High School West Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Simpson County?
2 public high schools are located in Simpson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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