For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,013 students in 42431, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42431, KY are Hopkins County Day Treatment, James Madison Middle School and Browning Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42431 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42431, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42431, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Browning Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 42431, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42431, KY include Hopkins County Day Treatment, James Madison Middle School and Browning Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 42431?
4 public middle schools are located in 42431.
What is the racial composition of students in 42431?
42431 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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