FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Franklin-Simpson Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Simpson County school district, located in Franklin, KY with about 646 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Franklin-Simpson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Franklin-Simpson Middle School (FSMS), located at 322 S. College St. in Franklin, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Simpson County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing young adolescents for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that build character and community spirit.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Franklin-Simpson Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development and community engagement. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a supportive culture that promotes both social-emotional well-being and scholastic achievement. Through various programs and dedicated faculty support, FSMS strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens, ensuring they are well-equipped to face the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
For more information, contact Franklin-Simpson Middle School at (270) 586-4401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4401
FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Franklin, KY with about 646 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Simpson County
- Total Students:
- 646
- Teachers:
- 38.44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 646 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANKLIN-SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.