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Best Wayne County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 749 students in Wayne County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Gr: 8-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, KY

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A J Lloyd Middle School (Closed 2008)
314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Monticello High School (Closed 2014)
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Monticello Middle School (Closed 2014)
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Turner Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Gr: 5-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Wayne County Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Otter Creek Academy and Wayne County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
5 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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