Serving 733 students in grades 6-8, Highlands Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 733 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Highlands Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Highlands Middle School?
733 students attend Highlands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Highlands Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Middle School?
Highlands Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highlands Middle School offer ?
Highlands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 733 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
