For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,020 students in Marion County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, KY are Marion County Middle School and Lebanon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 Hwy. 327
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
721 East Main
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3155
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3155
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, KY include Marion County Middle School and Lebanon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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