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Middle Schools in Wolfe County


At a glance
DistrictWolfe County48th of 157 Kentucky districtsFull district overview →
1
School
148
Students
Top rankedWolfe County Middle School68th of 320 Kentucky middle schools
Biggest riser
Wolfe County Middle School up 117 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Wolfe County, Kentucky has only one middle school, Wolfe County Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 68th out of 320 Kentucky middle schools in 2024-2025 to 242nd out of 327 in 2022-2023. Similarly, its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 4 stars out of 5 to just 1 star over the same period.

Academically, Wolfe County Middle School generally performs above the state average in mathematics and reading, though its 8th grade reading proficiency rate was below the state average in 2023-2024. The school has a relatively small student population of 152 and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 73.68% in 2023-2024. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 and spends $19,861 per student, suggesting efficient resource allocation.

As the only middle school in Wolfe County, Wolfe County Middle School plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of the area. While its performance has been inconsistent, the school appears to have strengths in mathematics and reading that it can build upon. Additionally, the district's investment in resources suggests a commitment to supporting the needs of its students, despite the high poverty rates in the community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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