For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,977 students in London, KY. The top ranked public middle schools in London, KY are North Laurel Middle School, South Laurel Middle School and Laurel County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
London, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in London have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 London, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4715
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #22.
South Laurel Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4745
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6605
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
London, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bentley Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
65 Marydell Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-6602
Grades: 6-9
| 11 students
710 North Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4688
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4688
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Kentucky Technical - Laurel County Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
London, KY 40741
(606) 864-7311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laurel County Regional Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
225 N. Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-7800
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Laurel Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
235 South Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 864-7311
London, KY 40744
(606) 864-7311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in London, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in London, KY include North Laurel Middle School, South Laurel Middle School and Laurel County Day Treatment. London has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public middle schools are located in London?
4 public middle schools are located in London.
What is the racial composition of students in London?
London public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in London are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in London include: South Laurel Middle School vs. North Laurel Middle School, North Laurel Middle School vs. South Laurel Middle School
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