Total enrollment
7,121
-126 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Franklin County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Franklin County number 19 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 375 students per campus. That works out to 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 8 high schools.
7-year change in Franklin County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 73%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
10%
was 10%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
19
2 districts
Enrollment
7,121
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,298
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.4%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
9
3,571 students
Middle
2
1,325 students
High
8
2,225 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Franklin County Public Schools
6,162 students · 2 districts in Franklin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Franklin County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
31.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.0% under 18
Test scores in Franklin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Westridge Elementary· 55.0%
- Western Hills High School· 53.0%
- Franklin County High School· 51.0%
- Peaks Mill Elementary· 48.3%
- Bridgeport Elementary School· 47.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Elkhorn Elementary School· 36.3%
- Frankfort High School· 37.0%
- Bondurant Middle School· 41.3%
- Elkhorn Middle School· 42.7%
- Hearn Elementary· 42.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Frankfort | High | 09-12 | 990 | · |
| Western Hills High School | Frankfort | High | 09-12 | 827 | · |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Frankfort | Middle | 06-08 | 725 | · |
| Bondurant Middle School | Frankfort | Middle | 06-08 | 600 | · |
| Second Street School | Frankfort | Elementary | KG-08 | 565 | · |
| Collins Lane | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-05 | 509 | · |
| Hearn Elementary | Frankfort | Elementary | 01-05 | 476 | · |
| Peaks Mill Elementary | Frankfort | Elementary | 01-05 | 453 | · |
| Elkhorn Elementary School | Frankfort | Elementary | 01-05 | 409 | · |
| Bridgeport Elementary School | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-05 | 402 | · |
| Early Learning Village | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-KG | 360 | · |
| Westridge Elementary | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-05 | 351 | · |
| Frankfort High School | Frankfort | High | 09-12 | 331 | · |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-PK | 46 | · |
| The Academy | Frankfort | High | 06-12 | 38 | · |
| William Cofield High School | Frankfort | High | 06-12 | 22 | · |
| Panther Transition Academy | Frankfort | High | 07-12 | 17 | · |
| Frankfort Career Development Center | Frankfort | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
| Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr | Frankfort | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Franklin County
About Franklin County
Across the thinly populated Kentucky county of Franklin County of about 51,842 residents, the public-school footprint covers 19 schools and about 7,121 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,298, about 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 15% above the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Franklin County spans 9 elementary schools (3,571 students), 2 middle schools (1,325), and 8 high schools (2,225).
Franklin County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,162 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 7,247 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,121 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 16 to 17 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 73% to 68%.
On this page, the community for Franklin County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Franklin County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data