For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 854 students in 40508, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40508, KY are Success Academy, 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (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.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
40508, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Florence Crittenton School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1555 Georgetown Road Lexington
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40508, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40508, KY include Success Academy, 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).