For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 713 students in 40361, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40361, KY are Bourbon County Middle School and Paris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 40361 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40361, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40361, KY Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40361, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40361, KY include Bourbon County Middle School and Paris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40361?
2 public middle schools are located in 40361.
What is the racial composition of students in 40361?
40361 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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