For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 984 students in Winchester, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester, KY are Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School and Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Winchester, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Boone Ave.
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5200
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
650 Boone Avenue
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4545
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 212:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2478 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester, KY include Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School and Phoenix Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Winchester?
4 public middle schools are located in Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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