For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 691 students in Simpson County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Simpson County, KY are Franklin-simpson Middle School and Franklin-simpson High School West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simpson County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Simpson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Simpson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin-simpson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Simpson County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Simpson County, KY include Franklin-simpson Middle School and Franklin-simpson High School West Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Simpson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Simpson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpson County?
Simpson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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