For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 705 students in Stanford, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Stanford, KY is Lincoln County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Stanford, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Patriot Academy
Alternative School
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Stanford, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Logan School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Gr: 6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stanford, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stanford, KY include Lincoln County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stanford?
3 public middle schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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