Top Rankings
Middlesboro Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,168 students in Middlesboro Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Middlesboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,168 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Middlesboro Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
5%
11%
% White
82%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,546 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,366 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,546
$14,269
Spending / Student
$15,366
$14,008
Best Middlesboro Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesboro Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Middlesboro Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8880
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Middlesboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Middlesboro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Tech - Southeast Campus
Vocational School
1300 Chichester Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Middlesboro Group Home School
Alternative School
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Technical
Vocational School
1305 Chichester Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Middlesboro Independent School District?
Middlesboro Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,168 students.
What is the rank of Middlesboro Independent School District?
Middlesboro Independent School District is ranked #149 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesboro Independent School District?
82% of Middlesboro Independent School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middlesboro Independent School District?
Middlesboro Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Middlesboro Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,366 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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