For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 466 students in 40962, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in 40962, KY is Clay County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40962 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40962, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40962, KY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1810
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1810
Gr: 7-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Gr: 8-12
40962, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
1342 South Hwy. 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1203 N Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Gr: K-6 | 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40962, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40962, KY include Clay County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40962?
3 public middle schools are located in 40962.
What is the racial composition of students in 40962?
40962 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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