Franklin-Simpson High School
Franklin-Simpson High School is a high school in Franklin, Kentucky. 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.[1]
Athletics
Franklin-Simpson in athletics are known as the Wildcats and Lady Cats. The school colors are Blue and White. Overall, they have 5 total State titles to boast. 4 in football (1979, 1980, 2017 and 2018) and 1 baseball (1991).
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
- Joe Blanton, baseball player[2]
- Annie Potts, American actress
References
- "Franklin-Simpson High School". www.simpson.k12.ky.us. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
- https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/franklin-simpson-graduate-blanton-retires-from-baseball/article_5ae45588-bde2-5806-b2bf-23f15a24de90.html