For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 913 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 37%), 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41240, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Grades: 7-8
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 149 students
41240, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Second St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Tiger Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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