For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 376 students in 40447, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40447, KY are Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40447 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40447, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40447, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40447, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40447, KY include Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40447?
3 public middle schools are located in 40447.
What is the racial composition of students in 40447?
40447 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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