For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 181 students in Wolfe County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wolfe County, KY are Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolfe County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wolfe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wolfe County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Wolfe County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Johnson Street
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wolfe County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wolfe County, KY include Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wolfe County?
3 public middle schools are located in Wolfe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolfe County?
Wolfe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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