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6 schools in Franklin

Kentucky · Public K-12

Of the 6 public K-12 schools in Franklin, combined enrollment is roughly 3,080 students (an average of 513 per campus).

7-year change in Franklin

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,080
+83 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 78%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
8%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-KG324
Franklin-Simpson High SchoolHigh09-12830
Franklin-Simpson High School West CampusHigh06-1270
Franklin-Simpson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08662
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary04-05463
Simpson Elementary SchoolElementary01-03731

About Franklin

Public education in Franklin, Kentucky runs across 6 schools that hosts roughly 3,080 students. By footprint, Franklin sits in the medium-population bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Franklin is around 513 students, 10% noticeably above the Kentucky average of about 467.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Franklin has rose 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,997 students to 3,080. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 5% to 8%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Franklin discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Franklin?
Franklin, Kentucky has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,080 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Franklin?
Franklin-Simpson High School is the largest public school in Franklin by enrollment, with approximately 830 students.
What school districts serve Franklin?
Franklin public schools are operated by Simpson County.
What grade levels do public schools in Franklin cover?
Public schools in Franklin serve students from pre-K through grade 12.