For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 380 students in Monroe County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Monroe County, KY is Monroe Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Co Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
757 Old Mulkey Road
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-8261
Gr: 8-12
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Falcon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
410 West Fourth St
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6181
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, KY include Monroe Co Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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