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Franklin County

Kentucky · Public School District
16
Schools
6,126
Students
$14,246
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
58.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
91.8%
Graduation Rate
+5.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Franklin County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 6,126 students across 16 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,246 is near the national average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridgeport Elementary SchoolPK–05399
Collins LanePK–05507
Early Learning VillagePK–KG366
Elkhorn Elementary School01–05396
Hearn Elementary01–05379
Peaks Mill Elementary01–05410
Westridge ElementaryPK–05362
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bondurant Middle School06–08643
Elkhorn Middle School06–08737
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Frankfort Career Development CenterUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,246Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
39%
State
47.8%
Local (property tax)
39.4%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
6,126
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.8%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.8% graduation rate — 5.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin County?
Franklin County has 16 public schools, serving a total of 6,126 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin County?
The graduation rate is 91.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin County spend per student?
Franklin County spends $14,246 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Franklin County?
58% of students in Franklin County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Franklin County?
No, Franklin County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin County serve?
Franklin County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin County is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.