For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,699 students in 40165, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40165, KY are Riverview Opportunity Center, Hebron Middle School and Bernheim Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40165 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40165, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40165, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Hebron Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Bernheim Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Audubon Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Zoneton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
797 Old Preston Hwy N
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Bullitt Lick Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Bullitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40165, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40165, KY include Riverview Opportunity Center, Hebron Middle School and Bernheim Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40165?
7 public middle schools are located in 40165.
What is the racial composition of students in 40165?
40165 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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