High Schools in Simpson County

Simpson County, Kentucky is home to two high schools: Franklin-Simpson High School and Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus. Based on the data, Franklin-Simpson High School is the standout performer, ranking 127 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus ranks 279 out of 290 and has a 0-star rating.

Franklin-Simpson High School boasts a strong 93.4% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the Simpson County and Kentucky averages in most subject areas, including ACT English, Mathematics, and Reading, as well as KSA Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics. Meanwhile, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus struggles with a lower 86.0% graduation rate and significantly lower test scores compared to the county and state.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 82.09% compared to 63.04% at Franklin-Simpson High School. Additionally, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus, a virtual high school, may face unique challenges in delivering quality education. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Franklin-Simpson High School could also contribute to its stronger academic performance.