For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 433 students in 42602, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 42602, KY are Foothills Academy and Clinton County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42602 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42602, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42602, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Clinton County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
169 Middle School Road
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Gr: 5-8 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Kentucky Early Cca
Vocational School
1273 Ky Hwy 90
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 42602, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 42602, KY include Foothills Academy and Clinton County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 42602?
3 public middle schools are located in 42602.
What is the racial composition of students in 42602?
42602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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