Best Public Middle Schools in Mercer County (2025-26)

Best Mercer County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,138 students in Mercer County, KY.

The top ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, KY are Burgin Independent School, Mercer County Day Treatment and Kenneth D. King Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mercer County, KY public middle schools have an score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mercer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Burgin Independent School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
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Top 20%

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440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282

Gr: PK-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Mercer County Day Treatment

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120

Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #33.

Kenneth D. King Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
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937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7060

Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: n/an/a

Trailblazer Academy

Vocational School

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661 Tapp Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-9329

Gr: 8-12

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Mercer County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Burgin High School (Closed 2015)

401 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282

Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Evan Harlow Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)

530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020

Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Evan Harlow Elementary School (Closed 2011)

530 Perryville Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7020

Gr: PK-5

Harrodsburg Middle School (Closed 2023)

433 E Lexington St
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-8415

Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Mercer Central Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7120

Gr: 9-12

Mercer County 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2015)

7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 733-7100

Gr: 9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Mercer County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

961 Moberly Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859) 734-4364

Gr: 6-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, KY?

The top ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, KY include Burgin Independent School, Mercer County Day Treatment and Kenneth D. King Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Mercer County?

4 public middle schools are located in Mercer County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?

Mercer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).