For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,910 students in Jessamine County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jessamine County, KY are Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine Middle School and East Jessamine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jessamine County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Jessamine County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jessamine County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
East Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
The Providence School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S. Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Jessamine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Gr: PK-K | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jessamine County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jessamine County, KY include Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine Middle School and East Jessamine Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jessamine County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jessamine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jessamine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jessamine County include: West Jessamine Middle School vs. East Jessamine Middle School, East Jessamine Middle School vs. West Jessamine Middle School
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