For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 365 students in Jackson County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, KY are Barnabus Home Middle School, Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Barnabus Home Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, KY include Barnabus Home Middle School, Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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