For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 445 students in 40336, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40336, KY are Estill County Success Academy and Estill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40336 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40336, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40336, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Estill County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
40336, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shadow Mountain Academy Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6930 Winchester Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40336, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40336, KY include Estill County Success Academy and Estill County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40336?
2 public middle schools are located in 40336.
What is the racial composition of students in 40336?
40336 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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