For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,173 students in Boyle County, KY. The top-ranked public middle schools in Boyle County, KY are Boyle County Middle School, John W. Bate Middle School and Sunrise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyle County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Boyle County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boyle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyle County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
John W. Bate Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Boyle County Day Treatment
Alternative School
1637 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Boyle County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boyle County, KY include Boyle County Middle School, John W. Bate Middle School and Sunrise Academy. Boyle County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Boyle County?
6 public middle schools are located in Boyle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyle County?
Boyle County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Boyle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Boyle County include: Boyle County Middle School vs. John W. Bate Middle School, John W. Bate Middle School vs. Boyle County Middle School
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