For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 481 students in Irvine, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irvine, KY are Estill County Success Academy and Estill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Irvine, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Estill County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Irvine, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irvine, KY include Estill County Success Academy and Estill County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Irvine?
2 public middle schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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