For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,626 students in Ashland, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland, KY are Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B and Ashland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, KY 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 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ashland, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kansas St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Boyd County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Summit Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Fairview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Main St W
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Ashland, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashland Central School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1420 Central Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-1758
Boyd County Central (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12307 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
12862 State Rt 180
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-5500
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland, KY include Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A, Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B and Ashland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ashland?
6 public middle schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ashland include: Ashland Middle School vs. Boyd County Middle School, Boyd County Middle School vs. Ashland Middle School
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