For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,234 students in Frankfort, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Frankfort, KY are Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Frankfort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frankfort, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Frankfort have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Frankfort, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frankfort High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Frankfort, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Western Hills High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Doctors Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
1106 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Frankfort, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Frankfort, KY include Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Frankfort High School.
How many public high schools are located in Frankfort?
7 public high schools are located in Frankfort.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort?
Frankfort public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Frankfort are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Frankfort include: Western Hills High School vs. Franklin County High School, Franklin County High School vs. Western Hills High School, Franklin County Career And Technical Center vs. Franklin County High School
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