For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,911 students in 40741, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40741, KY are North Laurel Middle School, South Laurel Middle School and Laurel County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40741 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40741, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40741, KY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
South Laurel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Laurel County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
40741, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
Gr: 6-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Kentucky Technical - Laurel County Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
Gr: 9-12
Laurel County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
225 N. Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
Gr: 4-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40741, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40741, KY include North Laurel Middle School, South Laurel Middle School and Laurel County Day Treatment.
How many public middle schools are located in 40741?
4 public middle schools are located in 40741.
What is the racial composition of students in 40741?
40741 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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