For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 454 students in Owenton, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Owenton, KY is Maurice Bowling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owenton, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Owenton 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 Owenton, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Owenton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Gr: PK-2 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Owenton, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Owenton, KY include Maurice Bowling Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Owenton?
1 public middle schools are located in Owenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Owenton?
Owenton 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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