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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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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