For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,427 students in 41042, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 41042, KY are Ockerman Middle School, Rector A. Jones Middle School and Rise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 41042 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 41042, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41042, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ockerman Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8300 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Rector A. Jones Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 41042, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 41042, KY include Ockerman Middle School, Rector A. Jones Middle School and Rise Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 41042?
3 public middle schools are located in 41042.
What is the racial composition of students in 41042?
41042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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