For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 408 students in Bath County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bath County, KY are Second Chance Academy and Bath County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bath County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Bath County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Second Chance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 West Main Street
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Bath County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Bath County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Bethel Ridge Rd
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Hope Hill Children's Home (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 Hope Rd
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
700 Woodford Drive
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 497-8761
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 497-8761
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
381 S Hwy 211
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bath County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bath County, KY include Second Chance Academy and Bath County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bath County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath County?
Bath County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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