For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,588 students in 40509, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40509, KY are Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40509, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Grades: 6-12
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
40509, Kentucky 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40509, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40509, KY include Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt.
How many public middle schools are located in 40509?
4 public middle schools are located in 40509.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509?
40509 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% 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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