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Best Richmond Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,626 students in Richmond, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond, KY are B. Michael Caudill Middle School, Madison County Day Treatment and Clark Moores Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Richmond, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1428 Robert R. Martin Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6172
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Clark Moores Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1143 Berea Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Summit St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 387-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellevue Transitional School
Alternative School
300 Bellevue Dr.
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richmond, Kentucky

Richmond, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kentucky River Foothills Headstart (Closed 2023)
1000 South Irvine Road
Richmond, KY 40475
(606) 723-4700
Gr: PK
Madison County Area Technology Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
703 North Second Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4520
Gr: 8-12
Madison County Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Highland Park Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Gr: K-8
Middle College At Eastern Kentucky (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
521 Lancaster Ave, Coates Cpo
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-7555
Gr: 12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Model Laboratory Elementary School (Closed 2023)
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Gr: K-5
Model Laboratory High School (Closed 2023)
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Gr: 6-12
Model Laboratory Middle School (Closed 2020)
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 190:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond, KY include B. Michael Caudill Middle School, Madison County Day Treatment and Clark Moores Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richmond?
5 public middle schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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