For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 897 students in Grant County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, KY are Northern Ky Youth Dev Center, Grant County Middle School and Williamstown Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Grant County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Williamstown Jr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1505 N Main St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, KY include Northern Ky Youth Dev Center, Grant County Middle School and Williamstown Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
3 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grant County include: Williamstown Jr. High School vs. Grant County Middle School, Grant County Middle School vs. Williamstown Jr. High School
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