Best Barbourville Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,357 students in Barbourville, KY.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Barbourville, KY are Barbourville City School, Knox County Middle School and Knox County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Barbourville, KY public middle schools have an score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Barbourville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Barbourville, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Barbourville City School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
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140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129

Gr: PK-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Knox County Middle School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
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311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5267

Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Knox County Learning Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848

Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Knox Appalachian School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2842

Gr: 5-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Knox County Day Treatment

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848

Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: n/an/a

Barbourville Learning Center

Alternative School

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140 School Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120

Gr: 7-12 | 1 student

Rank: n/an/a

Knox County Area Technology Center

Vocational School

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210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310

Gr: 8-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barbourville, Kentucky

Barbourville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Barbourville Elementary School (Closed 2006)

140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144

Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Barbourville High School (Closed 2006)

140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129

Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Knox Inspire Academy (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830

Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barbourville, KY?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Barbourville, KY include Barbourville City School, Knox County Middle School and Knox County Learning Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Barbourville?

7 public middle schools are located in Barbourville.

What is the racial composition of students in Barbourville?

Barbourville public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).