For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 872 students in Burlington, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, KY are Camp Ernst Middle School and Accel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camp Ernst Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6515 Camp Ernst Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Accel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Barney Road
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, KY include Camp Ernst Middle School and Accel Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
2 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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