Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Anderson County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson County Middle School's student population of 830 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anderson County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson County Middle School is 0.21, 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
#484 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
11%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Anderson County Middle School's ranking?
Anderson County Middle School is ranked #484 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Anderson County Middle School?
830 students attend Anderson County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Anderson County Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson County Middle School?
Anderson County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson County Middle School offer ?
Anderson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson County Middle School part of?
Anderson County Middle School is part of Anderson County School District.
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