For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 181 students in Wolfe County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wolfe County, KY are Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolfe County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wolfe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wolfe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Wolfe County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Johnson Street
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wolfe County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wolfe County, KY include Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wolfe County?
3 public middle schools are located in Wolfe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolfe County?
Wolfe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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