For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,679 students in 40965, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 202 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 40965, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40965, KY are Middlesboro Alternative School, Yellow Creek School Center and Middlesboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40965 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40965, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40965, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesboro Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Yellow Creek School Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 West Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Grades: PK-8
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Middlesboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8880
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8880
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Middlesboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Middlesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Tech - Southeast Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1300 Chichester Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Middlesboro Group Home School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1305 Chichester Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
40965, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
502 Ashbury Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8840
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8840
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40965, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40965, KY include Middlesboro Alternative School, Yellow Creek School Center and Middlesboro Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40965?
8 public schools are located in 40965.
What percentage of students in 40965 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 40965 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40965?
40965 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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