For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 325 students in Happy, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Happy, KY is Robert W Combs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Happy, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Happy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Happy, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert W Combs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9165 Hwy 15 S
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Happy, KY 41746
(606) 476-2518
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Happy, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Happy, KY include Robert W Combs Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Happy?
1 public middle schools are located in Happy.
What is the racial composition of students in Happy?
Happy public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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