Middle Schools in Spencer County

There is only one middle school located in Spencer County, Kentucky - Spencer County Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and overall performance over the past two school years.

Spencer County Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 94th out of 327 Kentucky middle schools in 2022-2023 to 170th out of 320 in 2024-2025. Its overall SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars during this time. While the school performs better than the state average in some subject areas, such as mathematics for 7th and 8th grades, it struggles with lower proficiency rates in reading and science compared to the state average.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's spending per student is above the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than the typical recommended range. These factors may be contributing to the school's declining performance, and the district may need to evaluate its resource allocation and targeted interventions to address these challenges.