For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 419 students in 42437, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42437, KY are Union County Learning Academy and Union 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 42437 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42437, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42437, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
42437, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clements Victory Technical High School #2 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Earle C Clements Victory Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Gr: 12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 80%
4465 Us 60 West
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 42437, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42437, KY include Union County Learning Academy and Union County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 42437?
2 public middle schools are located in 42437.
What is the racial composition of students in 42437?
42437 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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