For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 445 students in Irvine, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, KY are Estill County Success Academy and Estill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Irvine, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Estill County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Irvine, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shadow Mountain Academy Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6930 Winchester Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Irvine, KY include Estill County Success Academy and Estill County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Irvine?
2 public middle schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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