Serving 581 students in grades 6-8, Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenneth D King Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Harrodsburg, KY, encompassing approximately 231.9 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenneth D. King Middle School's student population of 581 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenneth D. King Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth D. King Middle School's ranking?
Kenneth D. King Middle School is ranked #632 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Kenneth D. King Middle School?
581 students attend Kenneth D. King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kenneth D. King Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenneth D. King Middle School?
Kenneth D. King Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenneth D. King Middle School offer ?
Kenneth D. King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenneth D. King Middle School part of?
Kenneth D. King Middle School is part of Mercer County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
King Middle School is a alright school. The teachers here could go somewhere way better and use their degrees for the better because we don't learn crap here. I've been here my whole school time and the kids here are awful.
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