For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 408 students in Bath County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bath County, KY are Second Chance Academy and Bath County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bath County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bath County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Second Chance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 West Main Street
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Bath County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bath County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Bethel Ridge Rd
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hope Hill Children's Home (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 Hope Rd
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
381 S Hwy 211
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bath County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bath County, KY include Second Chance Academy and Bath County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bath County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath County?
Bath County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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