For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 876 students in 40508, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40508, KY are Lexington Trad Magnet School and Fayette County Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40508 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40508, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40508, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Gr: 8-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40508, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40508, KY include Lexington Trad Magnet School and Fayette County Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 40508?
3 public middle schools are located in 40508.
What is the racial composition of students in 40508?
40508 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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