For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 751 students in Morehead, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Morehead, KY are Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School, Morehead Youth Development Center and Rowan County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Morehead have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morehead, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Rowan County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Morehead, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bluegrass Discovery Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
400 Flemingsburg Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grote-thompson Hall, 260 Unive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kentucky Technical - Rowan Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rowan Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sunrise Children's Services - Morehead Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2495 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morehead, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morehead, KY include Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School, Morehead Youth Development Center and Rowan County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morehead?
3 public middle schools are located in Morehead.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead?
Morehead public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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