For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,643 students in Boyd County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boyd County, KY are Boyd County Central School, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A and Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boyd County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12001 Twin Ridge Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 925-0400
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 925-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 836-7141
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kansas St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Boyd County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Summit Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Fairview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Main St W
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Ramey-estep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ramey-estep School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 W Pigeon Roost Dr
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Boyd County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boyd County, KY include Boyd County Central School, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A and Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B.
How many public middle schools are located in Boyd County?
7 public middle schools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Boyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Boyd County include: Ashland Middle School vs. Boyd County Middle School, Boyd County Middle School vs. Ashland Middle School
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