For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,020 students in Marion County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, KY are Marion County Middle School, Lebanon Middle School and Hugh C. Spalding Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 Hwy. 327
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
721 East Main
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3155
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3155
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, KY include Marion County Middle School, Lebanon Middle School and Hugh C. Spalding Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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