Best 40965 Kentucky Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 384 students in 40965, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 40965, KY are Middlesboro Alternative School and Middlesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40965 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40965, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40965 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middlesboro High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 40965, KY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesboro Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Middlesboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4404 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Middlesboro Group Home School
Alternative School
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 40965 Kentucky

40965, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Gr: 9-12
502 Ashbury Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8840
Gr: PK | 89 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 40965, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 40965, KY include Middlesboro Alternative School and Middlesboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in 40965?
3 public high schools are located in 40965.
What is the racial composition of students in 40965?
40965 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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