For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,652 students in Pulaski County, KY. The top ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, KY are Science Hill Elementary School, Southern Middle School and Northern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pulaski County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Oak Leaf Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Meece Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Barnett St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5821
Gr: 5-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
3865 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Gr: 8-12
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kentucky Technical - Somerset Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Gr: 6-12
Somerset Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pulaski County, KY include Science Hill Elementary School, Southern Middle School and Northern Middle School. Pulaski County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in Pulaski County?
6 public middle schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pulaski County include: Meece Middle School vs. Science Hill Elementary School, Science Hill Elementary School vs. Meece Middle School
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