For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,910 students in Jessamine County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jessamine County, KY are Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine Middle School and East Jessamine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jessamine County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Jessamine County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Jessamine County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
West Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
East Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
The Providence School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S. Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Jessamine County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Gr: PK-K | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jessamine County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jessamine County, KY include Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine Middle School and East Jessamine Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jessamine County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jessamine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jessamine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jessamine County include: West Jessamine Middle School vs. East Jessamine Middle School, East Jessamine Middle School vs. West Jessamine Middle School
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