For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,002 students in Frankfort, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Frankfort, KY are Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Second Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frankfort, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Frankfort have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Frankfort, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Second Street School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Frankfort, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Frankfort, KY include Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Second Street School.
How many public middle schools are located in Frankfort?
6 public middle schools are located in Frankfort.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort?
Frankfort public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Frankfort are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Frankfort include: Bondurant Middle School vs. Elkhorn Middle School, Elkhorn Middle School vs. Bondurant Middle School, Second Street School vs. Elkhorn Middle School
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