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Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public middle schools serving 24,641 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Kentucky.
Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
170 Schools
553 Schools
# Students
94,853 Students
177,241 Students
# Teachers
6,229 Teachers
11,979 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.43
# American Indian Students
129 Students
223 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,838 Students
3,079 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16,243 Students
15,325 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
34,566 Students
18,293 Students
% Black Students
37%
10%
# White Students
33,160 Students
131,487 Students
% White Students
35%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
144 Students
285 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,773 Students
8,549 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,093
2,141
# Students in K Grade:
6,965
3,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,128
3,589
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,316
3,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,949
3,450
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,298
3,641
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,177
4,688
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,312
38,146
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,936
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,009
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,105
4,884
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,042
4,651
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,191
4,668
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,151
4,060
# Ungraded Students:
181
59
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,865 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,903 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,600 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$1,603 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,865
$14,242
Spending / Student
$16,903
$13,981
Best Jefferson County School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Grades: K-12
| 753 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #44.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #99.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Gatehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1010.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Grades: 6-9
| 424 students
Rank: #1111.
Kammerer Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Wesboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1212.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #1313.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1414.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Norris Place
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #1515.
Ramsey Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6409 Gelhaus Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8391
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #1616.
Newburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Exeter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1717.
Westport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Gilmore Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
St. Joseph Children's Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2823 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #2121.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Grades: 6-11
| 507 students
Rank: #2222.
Lassiter Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Candleworth Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Dorsey Ln
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #2727.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Grades: 6-12
| 2,031 students
Rank: #2828.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2929.
Carrithers Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4320 Billtown Road
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #3030.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #3131.
Knight Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9803 Blue Lick Road
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8287
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 485-8287
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #3232.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 972 students
Rank: #3333.
Johnson Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2509 Wilson Ave
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #3434.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Rangeland Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #3535.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Terry Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8233
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8233
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
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