For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,838 students in Nicholasville, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nicholasville, KY are Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine Middle School and East Jessamine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholasville, 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 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Nicholasville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nicholasville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
East Jessamine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-5561
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nicholasville, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nicholasville, KY include Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine Middle School and East Jessamine Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nicholasville?
3 public middle schools are located in Nicholasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholasville?
Nicholasville public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nicholasville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nicholasville include: West Jessamine Middle School vs. East Jessamine Middle School, East Jessamine Middle School vs. West Jessamine Middle School
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