For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 magnet public middle schools serving 16,580 students in Kentucky.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Kentucky are J. Graham Brown School, Meyzeek Middle School and Barret Traditional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Kentucky (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: K-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Gr: 6-8 | 1,198 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bryan Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Wickland Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Gr: 6-9 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Westport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Norris Place
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8266
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Rise Stem Academy For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-4100
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-4100
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Newburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Exeter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8306
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Gr: 6-11 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Johnson Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2509 Wilson Ave
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8277
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Gr: 6-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Gr: 6-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Rangeland Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8273
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Bellevue Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8331
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-8331
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Career Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Tucker Drive
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7101
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7101
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Kentucky include J. Graham Brown School, Meyzeek Middle School and Barret Traditional Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Kentucky?
23 magnet public middle schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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