Total enrollment
7,121
-22 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school. That works out to 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 8 high schools.
4-year change in Franklin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Franklin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.2% | #67 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,121 | #21 of 110 | #1,039 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 17 | #22 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #36 of 110 | #1,757 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.4% | #84 of 110 | #1,278 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.5% | #8 of 110 | #1,073 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Franklin County school rankings
Residents
51,842
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
19
2 districts
Enrollment
7,121
students · 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 7,143 students in SY 2020-21 versus 7,121 in SY 2024-25.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data