For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 706 students in 40351, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40351, KY are Morehead Youth Development Center, Rowan County Middle School and Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40351 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40351, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40351, KY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Rowan County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
40351, Kentucky 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bluegrass Discovery Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
400 Flemingsburg Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grote-thompson Hall, 260 Unive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Kentucky Technical - Rowan Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Gr: 9-12
Rowan Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Gr: 9-12
Sunrise Children's Services - Morehead Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2495 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Gr: 9-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40351, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40351, KY include Morehead Youth Development Center, Rowan County Middle School and Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40351?
3 public middle schools are located in 40351.
What is the racial composition of students in 40351?
40351 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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