For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,234 students in Franklin County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KY are Frankfort High School, Franklin County High School and Panther Transition Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Franklin County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Hills High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #66.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, KY include Frankfort High School, Franklin County High School and Panther Transition Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
7 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Western Hills High School vs. Franklin County High School, Franklin County High School vs. Western Hills High School, Frankfort High School vs. Franklin County High School
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