Simpson County

The Simpson County school district in Kentucky consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school). The data reveals notable performance differences between the schools, with Franklin-Simpson High School standing out as the top performer, while the virtual Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus struggles academically.

Franklin-Simpson High School, the largest high school in the district with 817 students, boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.4% and generally outperforms the county and state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in English/Language Arts. In contrast, the virtual Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus, with only 67 students, lags significantly behind on test scores and has a lower 86.0% graduation rate.

The elementary schools in the district show more consistent performance, with Simpson Elementary School standing out as the top performer on 3rd grade math and reading assessments. However, the Franklin-Simpson Middle School struggles, with its performance on 6th-8th grade math and reading assessments falling below the state averages. The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.04% at Franklin-Simpson High School to 82.09% at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus, suggest that the schools in Simpson County face significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic performance.