For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 419 students in New Castle, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in New Castle, KY is Henry County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 New Castle, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8660
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
New Castle, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Castle, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Castle, KY include Henry County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Castle?
1 public middle schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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