Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Simpson County
322 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
687 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
687
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    523 (76.1 %)
  • Black
    71 (10.3 %)
  • Two or More
    53 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Simpson County
Phone: (270)586-4401
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 378
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 222
Grade 7 212
Grade 8 253
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Portland West Middle School
Sumner County
510 Students
110 Nolan Private DR
Portland, TN 37148 (9.3 miles away)
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