For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 927 students in 41240, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 41240, KY are Johnson County Middle School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 41240 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 41240, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41240, KY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Gr: 7-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
41240, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tiger Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 41240, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 41240, KY include Johnson County Middle School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 41240?
3 public middle schools are located in 41240.
What is the racial composition of students in 41240?
41240 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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