For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 252 students in 41553, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in 41553, KY is Phelps High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 41553 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 41553, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41553, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phelps High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11580 Hwy 632
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
41553, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Phelps Area Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11500 Phelps
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phelps Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11636 Phelps 632 Rd.
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 41553, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 41553, KY include Phelps High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 41553?
1 public middle schools are located in 41553.
What is the racial composition of students in 41553?
41553 public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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