For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 454 students in Owen County, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in Owen County, KY is Maurice Bowling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Owen County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Owen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Owen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Grades: PK-2
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Owen County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Owen County, KY include Maurice Bowling Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Owen County?
1 public middle schools are located in Owen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County?
Owen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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