For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,137 students in Independence, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Independence, KY are Twenhofel Middle School and Summit View Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twenhofel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Summit View Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5006 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 359-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,343 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Independence, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5006 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
5002 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 363-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Independence, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Independence, KY include Twenhofel Middle School and Summit View Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Independence?
2 public middle schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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