For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,944 students in Shelby County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, KY are Ascension Academy, Shelby County East Middle School and Marnel C. Moorman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ascension Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1361 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-4677
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby County East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-1478
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Marnel C. Moorman School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Discovery Boulevard
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 647-0204
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
Shelby County West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4869
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelby County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
230 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-6554
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelby County Summer School
Magnet School
1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shelby County Diploma Recovery (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40066
(502) 633-2375
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3452
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Shelby County Public Schools Home School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1155 West Main St
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-2375
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, KY include Ascension Academy, Shelby County East Middle School and Marnel C. Moorman School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby County?
6 public middle schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shelby County include: Shelby County West Middle School vs. Shelby County East Middle School, Shelby County East Middle School vs. Shelby County West Middle School
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