For the 2024 school year, there are 52 public middle schools serving 28,064 students in Jefferson County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KY are Anchorage Independent Public School, Meyzeek Middle School and Noe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anchorage Independent Public School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #44.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Grades: 8-12
| 45 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1281 Gilmore Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 3,725 students
Rank: #1111.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Gatehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #1313.
Louisville Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1414.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1515.
Kammerer Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Wesboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #1616.
Grace M. James Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8123
Grades: 6-7
| 246 students
Rank: #1717.
Westport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #1818.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1919.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #2020.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Norris Place
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #2222.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #2323.
Newburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Exeter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #2424.
Carrithers Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4320 Billtown Road
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #2525.
Ramsey Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6409 Gelhaus Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #2626.
Johnson Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2509 Wilson Ave
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #2727.
Minor Daniels Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #2828.
Lassiter Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Candleworth Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 940 students
Rank: #2929.
Knight Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9803 Blue Lick Road
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8287
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8287
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #3030.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-12
| 2,352 students
Rank: #3131.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Grades: 6-9
| 554 students
Rank: #3232.
Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Rank: #3333.
The @ Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 464 students
Rank: #3434.
Frederick Law Olmsted South
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #3535.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Rangeland Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ackerlybingham Guidance Center Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 East Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
11103 Park Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
Brown Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Brown High School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
546 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Brown Middle School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Buechel Metropolitan High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Cardinal Treatment Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2915 Freys Hill Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
7401 Riverport Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-6389
Grades: PK
| n/a students
731 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1281 Gilmore Ln
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3332 Newberg Rd
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-6054
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Home Of The Innocents High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1020 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Jcps Eschool Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
900 South Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3524 Georgetown Circle
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-6389
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Keller School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
911 South Brook
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Kennedy Metro Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Grades: 5-8
| 59 students
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
330 S Hubbards Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Grades: 8
| 128 students
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Roosevelt-perry Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Spring Meadows Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
10901 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KY include Anchorage Independent Public School, Meyzeek Middle School and Noe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, KY?
52 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, KY?
Jefferson County, KY public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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