Franklin-Simpson High School Explained

Franklin-Simpson High School
Streetaddress:400 South College Street
City:Franklin
State:Kentucky
County:(Simpson County)
Zipcode:42134
Country:USA
Principal:Michael Wix
District:Simpson County Schools
Staff:58.50 (FTE)
Ratio:13.97
Type:Public high school
Enrollment:817[1]
Enrollment As Of:2022-23
Campus:(Urban/Country)-->
Colors:Blue and white [2]
Nickname:Wildcats
Website:https://www.simpson.k12.ky.us/o/franklin-simpson-high-school

Franklin-Simpson High School is a high school in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Franklin-Simpson is the only high school located in Simpson County, Kentucky. As of 2016, the school has 916 students enrolled and has 52 full-time teachers. The school was built in the 1960s to replace the old high school in Franklin.The school ranks 13th in Kentucky academically. Franklin-Simpson also boasts a very successful athletic department, with them constantly being a threat to win district, Regional, and even State Titles. Franklin-Simpson has been in the top 20 in the Kentucky state academic rankings since 2014.[3]

Athletics

Franklin-Simpson in athletics are known as the Wildcats and Lady Cats. The school colors are Blue and White. Overall, they have five total state titles, four in football with two in class 3A and two in class 4A (1979, 1980, 2017 and 2018)[4] and one in baseball (1991).[5]

Football: The FSHS Wildcat football team has long been a historic power in southern Kentucky football. Consistently winning local district titles, regional titles, and making deep runs in the KHSAA Football playoffs.

Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Franklin-Simpson High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 22, 2024.
  2. Web site: Franklin-Simpson High School. 2024-03-22. Kentucky High School Athletic Association. en-US.
  3. Web site: Franklin-Simpson High School. www.simpson.k12.ky.us. 2017-01-10.
  4. Web site: PAST KHSAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPION . khsaa.org . 12 June 2024.
  5. Web site: KHSAA BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HISTOR . khsaa.org . 12 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Franklin-Simpson graduate Blanton retires from baseball.