Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Middlesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Middlesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlesboro High School is 0.35, 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.
Middlesboro High School is ranked #1108 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Middlesboro High School often compared to?
Middlesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middlesboro High School?
The graduation rate of Middlesboro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Middlesboro High School?
347 students attend Middlesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Middlesboro High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesboro High School?
Middlesboro High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middlesboro High School offer ?
Middlesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlesboro High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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