Franklin County Public Schools
Franklin County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
19
public schools
Total Enrollment
7,052
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Franklin County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Franklin County has 2 district entries. Franklin County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.
The current county file lists schools under Frankfort. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
7,052
19 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Franklin County
Franklin County
Frankfort Independent
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 dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 817 |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 737 |
| Bondurant Middle School | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 643 |
| Second Street School | Listed only | Frankfort Independent | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 571 |
| Collins Lane | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 507 |
| Peaks Mill Elementary | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 410 |
| Bridgeport Elementary School | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 399 |
| Elkhorn Elementary School | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 396 |
| Hearn Elementary | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 379 |
| Early Learning Village | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 366 |
| Westridge Elementary | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 362 |
| Frankfort High School | Listed only | Frankfort Independent | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 322 |
| William Cofield High School | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 58 |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy | Listed only | Frankfort Independent | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | PK | Other | 57 |
| The Academy | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 46 |
| Panther Transition Academy | Listed only | Frankfort Independent | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 22 |
| Frankfort Career Development Center | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40602Town: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr | Listed only | Franklin County | Frankfort, 40601Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Franklin County High School
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Western Hills High School
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Elkhorn Middle School
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Bondurant Middle School
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Second Street School
Frankfort Independent
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Collins Lane
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Peaks Mill Elementary
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Bridgeport Elementary School
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Elkhorn Elementary School
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Hearn Elementary
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Early Learning Village
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Westridge Elementary
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Rural: Fringe
Frankfort High School
Frankfort Independent
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
William Cofield High School
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
Frankfort Independent
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
The Academy
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Rural: Fringe
Panther Transition Academy
Frankfort Independent
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Frankfort Career Development Center
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40602 / Town: Distant
Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr
Franklin County
Frankfort, 40601 / Town: Distant
Franklin County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Franklin County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Franklin County public school directory?
The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Franklin County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Franklin County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Franklin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Franklin County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Franklin County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.