Grant County Middle School

305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Grant County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grant County Middle School's student population of 802 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Grant County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant County Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#809 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grant County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grant County Middle School's ranking?
Grant County Middle School is ranked #809 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Grant County Middle School often compared to?
Grant County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamstown Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Grant County Middle School?
802 students attend Grant County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grant County Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant County Middle School?
Grant County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grant County Middle School offer ?
Grant County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant County Middle School part of?
Grant County Middle School is part of Grant County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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