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Best Public Schools in Frankfort, KY


At a glance
17
Schools
7,075
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedWestridge Elementary200th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
Peaks Mill Elementary up 171 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Westridge Elementary 12.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Frankfort, Kentucky is home to 17 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Westridge Elementary and the high-performing Franklin County High School and Western Hills High School.

Among the top-performing schools in the area, Westridge Elementary stands out, ranking among the top 200 elementary schools in Kentucky and boasting the highest test scores in the district across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3. At the high school level, Franklin County High School and Western Hills High School have the highest graduation rates (93.5%) and lowest dropout rates (1.1%) in the district, while also performing well on state assessments.

The data also reveals some unique school options, such as the small virtual high schools, The Academy and William Cofield High School, which maintain high graduation rates despite their small enrollments. Overall, the schools in Frankfort, Kentucky demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with the district working to address challenges like high chronic absenteeism rates and ensuring equitable access to resources for all students across the Franklin County and Frankfort Independent school districts.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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