For the 2026 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 34% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry County Middle School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
New Castle, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
182 South Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
New Castle, KY 40050
(502) 845-8600
Gr: PK | 113 students Minority enrollment: 15%
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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