Best High Schools in Franklin County, KY

High schools
6
Students
2,225
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin County High School

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Frankfort High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Western Hills High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. William Cofield High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

5. The Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

6. Panther Transition Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frankfort Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 22 Students

Best Middle Schools in Franklin County, KY

Middle schools
2
Students
1,380
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elkhorn Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

2. Bondurant Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Franklin County, KY

Elementary schools
10
Students
3,631
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Franklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westridge Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Collins Lane

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Peaks Mill Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Bridgeport Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Second Street School

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6. Elkhorn Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7. Hearn Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

8. Good Shepherd Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Good Shepherd Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 132 Students

9. Capital Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

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

10. Early Learning Village

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 366 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

7,594

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.

Questions About Schools in Franklin County, KY

How many schools are in Franklin County, KY?

Franklin County, KY has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,594 students in total.

How do schools in Franklin County perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in Franklin County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Franklin County don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Franklin County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Franklin County, KY

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Anderson County, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Woodford County, KY

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Scott County, KY

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Shelby County, KY

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Owen County, KY

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Henry County, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fayette County, KY

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Jessamine County, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Spencer County, KY

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mercer County, KY

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Franklin County

1 places in Franklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (1)

School districts (2)