For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,499 students in 42141, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 42141, KY are Bavel, Barren County Middle School and Glasgow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42141 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42141, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42141, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bavel
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Hilltopper Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3787
Grades: 1-12
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Barren County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-4909
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-4909
Grades: 7-8
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
College Street Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 E College Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #55.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barren County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
491 Trojan Tr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2196
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2196
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
42141, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
317 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
629 West cherry street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Glasgow Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
692 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Happy Valley Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 42141, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 42141, KY include Bavel, Barren County Middle School and Glasgow Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 42141?
6 public middle schools are located in 42141.
What is the racial composition of students in 42141?
42141 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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