Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Middlesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlesboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Middlesboro High School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middlesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlesboro High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
7%
11%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middlesboro High School's ranking?
Middlesboro High School is ranked #1113 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Middlesboro High School often compared to?
Middlesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middlesboro High School?
The graduation rate of Middlesboro High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Middlesboro High School?
357 students attend Middlesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Middlesboro High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesboro High School?
Middlesboro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middlesboro High School offer ?
Middlesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlesboro High School part of?
Middlesboro High School is part of Middlesboro Independent School District.
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