Middle Schools in Washington County

There is only one middle school located in Washington County, Kentucky - Washington County Middle School. This school has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking and overall performance rating over the past two years, dropping from 210th out of 324 Kentucky middle schools in 2023-2024 to 159th out of 320 in 2024-2025.

While Washington County Middle School outperforms the state average in mathematics, with over 50% of 6th and 7th graders scoring proficient or better, its performance in other subject areas is more mixed. The school's reading scores are above the state average for 6th and 7th graders but slightly below for 8th graders. Additionally, the school's performance in science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages.

The data also reveals that Washington County Middle School serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.06% in 2023-2024. The school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower. These factors suggest that the district is investing resources into the school, but the declining performance metrics indicate that these resources may not be translating into improved academic outcomes for students.