For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,588 students in 40509, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40509, KY are Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40509 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40509, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40509, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
40509, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 35%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 40509, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 40509, KY include Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, Carter G. Woodson Academy and Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt.
How many public middle schools are located in 40509?
4 public middle schools are located in 40509.
What is the racial composition of students in 40509?
40509 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).