For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 424 students in Fulton County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, KY are Fulton County Middle School and Fulton Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Academy
Vocational School
2720 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2517
Gr: 8-12
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W State Line
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, KY include Fulton County Middle School and Fulton Independent School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fulton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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