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Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus

229 Jokers Phillips Way, Franklin, KY 42135 · (270) 586-2039 · Simpson County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL70 STUDENTS
Enrollment
70
High
DISTRICT 450 · STATE 558
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
59 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 8
5
Grade 9
7
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
15
Student demographics
White
5781%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 71%
Hispanic
23%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 10%
Black
69%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 11%
Two+
57%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3854%
Female
3246%

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Test scores

KSA (K-PREP) 2024-25 . % Proficient/Distinguished
English Language Arts
21.0%
own-school result
Math
11.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: KSA (K-PREP). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
70
+28 (+67%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 10.5:1
% White
81%
was 74%
% Hispanic
3%
was 7%
% Black
9%
was 17%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus

Located at 229 Jokers Phillips Way, in Franklin, Kentucky, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is a tiny four-year high school that teaches 70 students (grades 6 through 12), operated by Simpson County. Enrollment runs roughly 87% below the state mean of about 558.

Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is one of 6 schools operated by Simpson County, a district that caters to 3,080 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (81%). Other groups include 9% Black, 7% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Simpson County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus logs 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.5:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.6:1 average. Around 84% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Simpson County's rate of about 65%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Simpson County put median household earnings sit near $59,858, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Simpson County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,080 students), Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Franklin-Simpson High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus's enrollment has climbed 67% since 2018, when it stood at 42 (now 70). The Black share of enrollment edged down from 17% to 9% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 10.5:1 in 2018 to 17.5:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Simpson County at a glance

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Population
19,972
Census ACS
Median income
$59,858
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
3,080 students

Quick facts

School name
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
District
Simpson County
Address
229 Jokers Phillips Way, Franklin, KY 42135
Phone
(270) 586-2039
County
Simpson County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
70
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
59 (84%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
210540001652
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
What is the total enrollment at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus enrolls approximately 70 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus serve?
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
Approximately 17.5:1 students per teacher at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus.
How diverse is Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus reports a student body of 81% White, 3% Hispanic, 9% Black, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is overseen by Simpson County in Simpson County.
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