For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 473 students in Stanton, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanton, KY are Powell County Academy and Powell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanton, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Stanton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stanton, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell County Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
642 Rose Way
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Powell County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
770 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stanton, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanton, KY include Powell County Academy and Powell County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stanton?
2 public middle schools are located in Stanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanton?
Stanton public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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