| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Independent School District | Frankfort | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 972 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Frankfort Independent Schools / Franklin County Schools | Frankfort | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 6,126 | 16 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Franklin County compares
Together they enroll 7,098 students across 20 schools. The largest is Frankfort Independent Schools / Franklin County Schools with 6,126 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County has 2 public school districts covering 1 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is Frankfort Independent School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Franklin County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Franklin County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Franklin County, KY?
Of the districts serving Franklin County, Frankfort Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 42nd percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.