Can I use Franklin County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Franklin County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Franklin County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Franklin County?

Start with the 19 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Franklin County Schools & Education

Name: Franklin County, Kentucky Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Franklin County, Kentucky

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,829

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,894

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#65

of 120 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Franklin County

Measured School Summary

Franklin County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.7%.

Funding Context

At $6,829 per pupil, Franklin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Franklin County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

19 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.

Completion

93.7%

0.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,829

$65 below the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Franklin County has 19 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Franklin County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Franklin County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 16 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#65

of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Franklin County

Elementary to high school visible

6,080 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 5Other 1

15 listed schools in this county slice.

Frankfort Independent

Elementary and high visible

972 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 2Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Franklin County is the largest listed district slice, with 16 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Franklin County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Franklin County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Franklin County, Kentucky

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Capital City Education Infrastructure

Franklin County features 19 public schools serving 7,052 students across two distinct school districts. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and seven high schools, providing various specialized paths. This network reflects the county's role as the state capital hub with a high concentration of town-based schools.

A Dual-District Educational System

Franklin County is divided into the Franklin County district, with 6,126 students, and the Frankfort Independent district, which serves 972 students. Neither district includes charter schools, focusing entirely on traditional public education. Franklin County High School is the largest in the area, enrolling 960 students.

Town-Centered Schools for Urban Living

Nearly all education in the county takes place in town settings, with 17 of 19 schools classified as town-based. Schools are moderately sized with an average of 415 students, ranging from Franklin County High (960) to the Second Street School (571). This concentration creates a walkable, community-oriented feel for most families in the Frankfort area.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Franklin County

Reported Enrollment

7,052

19 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8

Middle2

High7

Other2

2 School Districts in Franklin County

Franklin County

Frankfort Independent

4 schools

972 students

19 Public Schools in Franklin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Franklin County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Franklin County High School	Profile	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	9–12	High	960
Western Hills High School	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	9–12	High	817
Elkhorn Middle School	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	737
Bondurant Middle School	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	643
Second Street School	Record	Frankfort Independent	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	KG–8	Primary	571
Collins Lane	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	507
Peaks Mill Elementary	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	1–5	Primary	410
Bridgeport Elementary School	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	399
Elkhorn Elementary School	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	1–5	Primary	396
Hearn Elementary	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	1–5	Primary	379
Early Learning Village	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	PK–KG	Primary	366
Westridge Elementary	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	362
Frankfort High School	Record	Frankfort Independent	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	9–12	High	322
William Cofield High School	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	6–12	Virtual	58
Frankfort Early Learning Academy	Record	Frankfort Independent	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	PK	Other	57
The Academy	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Rural: Fringe	6–12	Alternative	46
Panther Transition Academy	Record	Frankfort Independent	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	9–12	Alternative	22
Frankfort Career Development Center	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40602Town: Distant	UG	Vocational	0
Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr	Record	Franklin County	Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant	9–12	Vocational	0

Franklin County High School

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High960 students

Western Hills High School

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High817 students

Elkhorn Middle School

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle737 students

Bondurant Middle School

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle643 students

Second Street School

Frankfort Independent

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–8Primary571 students

Collins Lane

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary507 students

Peaks Mill Elementary

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record1–5Primary410 students

Bridgeport Elementary School

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary399 students

Elkhorn Elementary School

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record1–5Primary396 students

Hearn Elementary

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record1–5Primary379 students

Early Learning Village

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–KGPrimary366 students

Westridge Elementary

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary362 students

Frankfort High School

Frankfort Independent

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High322 students

William Cofield High School

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Virtual58 students

Frankfort Early Learning Academy

Frankfort Independent

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther57 students

The Academy

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative46 students

Panther Transition Academy

Frankfort Independent

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Alternative22 students

Frankfort Career Development Center

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40602 / Town: Distant

RecordUGVocational0 students

Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr

Franklin County

Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,829

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?

Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?

Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Franklin County?

Franklin County has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Franklin County?

The high school graduation rate in Franklin County is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Franklin County spend per student?

Franklin County spends $6,829 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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