For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 236 students in Springfield, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Springfield, KY are Washington County Middle School and Commander Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Springfield, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Commander Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Springfield, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
318 Fredericktown Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 284-5278
Grades: 1-7
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Springfield, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Springfield, KY include Washington County Middle School and Commander Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Springfield?
2 public middle schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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