For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,002 students in 40601, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40601, KY are Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Second Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40601 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40601, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40601, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Panther Transition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 Shelby Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William Cofield High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Second Street School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 2nd St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8658
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Bondurant Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bondurant Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #66.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40601, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40601, KY include Panther Transition Academy, William Cofield High School and Second Street School.
How many public middle schools are located in 40601?
6 public middle schools are located in 40601.
What is the racial composition of students in 40601?
40601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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