For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,564 students in Williamsburg, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williamsburg, KY are Whitley County Middle School, Williamsburg City School and Colonel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Williamsburg, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitley County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Gr: 7-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg City School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-6044
Gr: PK-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Colonel Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7050
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Williamsburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Williamsburg Center Of Progressive Ed (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Main St
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 539-9230
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Williamsburg, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williamsburg, KY include Whitley County Middle School, Williamsburg City School and Colonel Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Williamsburg?
4 public middle schools are located in Williamsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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