For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,074 students in 40422, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40422, KY are Boyle County Middle School, John W. Bate Middle School and Sunrise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40422 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40422, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40422, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyle County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
John W. Bate Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Boyle County Day Treatment
Alternative School
1637 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40422, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40422, KY include Boyle County Middle School, John W. Bate Middle School and Sunrise Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 40422?
5 public middle schools are located in 40422.
What is the racial composition of students in 40422?
40422 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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