For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 761 students in Monticello, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monticello, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monticello, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #44.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Monticello, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Grades: 5-6
| 368 students
99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Grades: PK
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monticello, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monticello, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monticello, KY?
5 public middle schools are located in Monticello, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello, KY?
Monticello, KY public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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