For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,643 students in Boyd County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Boyd County, KY are Boyd County Central School, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A and Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Boyd County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 West Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kansas St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Boyd County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Summit Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Fairview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Main St W
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Boyd County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Ramey-estep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ramey-estep School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2901 W Pigeon Roost Dr
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Boyd County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Boyd County, KY include Boyd County Central School, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A and Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B.
How many public middle schools are located in Boyd County?
7 public middle schools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Boyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Boyd County include: Ashland Middle School vs. Boyd County Middle School, Boyd County Middle School vs. Ashland Middle School
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