For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 789 students in Clark County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Clark County, KY is Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Boone Ave.
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5200
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2478 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Gr: 8-12
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Mount Sterling Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-2243
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-2243
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
210 College St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0427
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0427
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1097 North Hwy 11, Box 256
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-8433
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-8433
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
415 Clay Co High Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6922
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6922
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
2319 Clays Mill Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 842-5231
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 842-5231
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8840
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8840
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
151 Armstrong Honeycutt Dr
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0027
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0027
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, KY include Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clark County?
3 public middle schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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