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Simpson County

Kentucky · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 3,088 students, in a county of 19,972 residents.

Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,088
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,858
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.2%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Simpson County
3,088 students · 1 district in Simpson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Simpson 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
White
84%
Hispanic
4%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.4% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Franklin-Simpson High SchoolFranklinHigh09-12817·
Simpson Elementary SchoolFranklinElementary01-03726·
Franklin-Simpson Middle SchoolFranklinMiddle06-08687·
Lincoln Elementary SchoolFranklinElementary04-05454·
Franklin Elementary SchoolFranklinElementaryPK-KG337·
Franklin-Simpson High School West CampusFranklinHigh06-1267·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Simpson County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Simpson County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 3,088.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Simpson County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Simpson County?
Simpson County is the largest school district in Simpson County, serving approximately 3,088 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Simpson County?
Simpson County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 19,972, with a median age of 39. About 23.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Simpson County?
Median household income in Simpson County is $59,858, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Simpson County?
Approximately 18.8% of adults 25 and older in Simpson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Simpson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.2% of students in Simpson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Simpson County schools?
Across Simpson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Simpson County?
Simpson County residents are approximately 84% White, 4% Hispanic, 7% Black, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Simpson County is owner-occupied?
Simpson County has about 8,627 housing units, of which roughly 66.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data