Total enrollment
3,080
+83 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
Simpson County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Simpson County in Kentucky has 6 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 3,080 students with Simpson County Public Schools the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Simpson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School 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
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,080
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,858
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.7%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,518 students
Middle
1
662 students
High
2
900 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Simpson County Public Schools
3,080 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Simpson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Simpson Elementary School· 53.0%
- Franklin-Simpson Middle School· 49.0%
- Lincoln Elementary School· 44.5%
- Franklin-Simpson High School· 42.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin-Simpson High School | Franklin | High | 09-12 | 830 | · |
| Simpson Elementary School | Franklin | Elementary | 01-03 | 731 | · |
| Franklin-Simpson Middle School | Franklin | Middle | 06-08 | 662 | · |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Franklin | Elementary | 04-05 | 463 | · |
| Franklin Elementary School | Franklin | Elementary | PK-KG | 324 | · |
| Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus | Franklin | High | 06-12 | 70 | · |
Cities in Simpson County
About Simpson County
Across the rural-scale Kentucky county of Simpson County of about 19,972 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 3,080 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,858, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% higher than the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Simpson County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,518 students), 1 middle school (662), and 2 high schools (900).
Simpson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,080 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 3%: 2,997 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,080 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 5% to 8%.
On allk12, the community for Simpson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data