For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,628 students in Owensboro, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Owensboro, KY are Owensboro Day Treatment, Daviess County Middle School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owensboro, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Owensboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Owensboro, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owensboro Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3108 Fairview Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 687-7247
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Daviess County Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 E. Fourth Street
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7600
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Industrial Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 689-6773
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2631 S Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
F T Burns Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Goetz Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7400
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #66.
College View Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5061 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7500
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #77.
Owensboro Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130
Grades: 5-8
| 789 students
Rank: #88.
The Center For Academic Improvement
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Owensboro, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Collegiate High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2631 South Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Owensboro, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Owensboro, KY include Owensboro Day Treatment, Daviess County Middle School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Owensboro, KY?
8 public middle schools are located in Owensboro, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Owensboro, KY?
Owensboro, KY public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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