Best High Schools in Franklin County, KY

Franklin County, KY has 10 high schools with 5,015 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Franklin County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Franklin County meet expectations.

1. Frankfort High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frankfort Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students

2. Woodford County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students

3. Anderson County High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anderson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1189 Students

4. Western Hills High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 817 Students

5. Franklin County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students

6. The Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 46 Students

7. William Cofield High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students

8. Panther Transition Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Frankfort Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 22 Students

Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, KY

Franklin County, KY has 5 middle schools with 3,658 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Franklin County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations.

1. Woodford County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Woodford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students

2. Anderson County Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Anderson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students

3. Bondurant Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

4. Elkhorn Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, KY

Franklin County, KY has 12 elementary schools with 3,833 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Franklin County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations.

1. Northside Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Woodford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students

2. Collins Lane

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students

3. Second Street School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frankfort Independent • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 571 Students

4. Hearn Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students

5. Peaks Mill Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students

6. Elkhorn Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 396 Students

7. Westridge Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students

8. Bridgeport Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

9. Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Anderson County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 340 Students

10. Capital Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capital Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 109 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Franklin County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Franklin County, KY has a total population of 51,541 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Franklin County, KY

12,506

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Franklin County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

19.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Franklin County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Franklin County, KY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,549 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Franklin County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Franklin County, KY

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Anderson County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Woodford County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Scott County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Shelby County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Owen County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Henry County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fayette County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jessamine County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Spencer County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mercer County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations