For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 472 students in Butler County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Butler County, KY are Butler County Learning Center and Butler County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Butler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Co. Area Technology Center
Vocational School
179 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Butler County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Butler County, KY include Butler County Learning Center and Butler County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Butler County?
3 public middle schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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