For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,349 students in 41042, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 41042, KY are Ockerman Middle School, Rector A. Jones Middle School and Rise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 41042 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 41042, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41042, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ockerman Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8300 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Rector A. Jones Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
41042, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 41042, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 41042, KY include Ockerman Middle School, Rector A. Jones Middle School and Rise Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 41042?
3 public middle schools are located in 41042.
What is the racial composition of students in 41042?
41042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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