For the 2026 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 5,018 students in Kentucky.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kentucky are Scapa At Bluegrass, Anchorage Independent Public School and Beechwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Kentucky (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scapa At Bluegrass
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Gr: 4-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Beechwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Corbin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Ed Mcneel Drive
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Drakes Creek Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Gr: 7-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
May Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
481 Stephens Br
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 College St
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Auburn, KY 42206
(270) 542-4181
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kentucky include Scapa At Bluegrass, Anchorage Independent Public School and Beechwood High School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Kentucky?
8 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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