Simpson County

Simpson County, Kentucky is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, one of which is a virtual school. Overall, the schools in Simpson County show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with some standout performers and others facing challenges.

The largest high school, Franklin-Simpson High School, has a strong 93.5% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.1% dropout rate, but its test scores lag behind state averages. In contrast, the virtual Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus has very low test scores despite also maintaining a high 93.5% graduation rate. At the elementary level, Simpson Elementary School stands out with above-average 3rd-grade math and reading proficiency, even though it serves a high-need student population with 70.99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Across the Simpson County district, there are some common challenges, including a high 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic factors impacting student achievement. The middle school, Franklin-Simpson Middle School, also appears to be an area of concern, with weaker performance compared to the elementary schools. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for the district to address socioeconomic barriers, improve middle school outcomes, and reduce chronic absenteeism to support student success across all schools.