Middle Schools in Wolfe County

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.

District Detail

85 Main Street
Campton, KY 41301

(606) 668-8002

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 157 Kentucky districts

See the 2025 Kentucky District rankings!

Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,072

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)		KSA Reading (2025)		KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Wolfe County Middle School	Public	7-8	303 North Johnson Street	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8152	148	11	13.4	79.1%	147 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.4	68^th of 320 public middle schools	78.8%		41.1	185^th of 324 public middle schools	42.9%	117	61.0	61.0	49.0	48.0	50.0	51.0	64.0	$19,861	$3,434	$702	$4,136	$11,348	$4,280	$15,628

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Morgan County	6.8 mi	9	53^rd
Kentucky Technical System	9.44 mi	53
Menifee County	11.15 mi	4	150^th
Fayette County	15.88 mi	83	74^th
Breathitt County	16.32 mi	7	109^th

See the top KY Kentucky districts

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.