Public schools in Middlesboro, KY
8 open public schools with an address in Middlesboro, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,743
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Middlesboro public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Middlesboro, KY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,743 students, an average of 218 per school. The largest campus is Yellow Creek School Center (575 students).
Middlesboro Independent operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Middlesboro campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 82% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Middlesboro
Elementary schools in Middlesboro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Elementary School Middlesboro Independent | PK–04 | 514 | 14.8:1 | |
| Yellow Creek School Center Bell County | PK–08 | 575 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Middlesboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Middle School Middlesboro Independent | 05–08 | 284 | 11.1:1 |
High schools in Middlesboro
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Alternative School Middlesboro Independent · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 31 | 31:1 | |
| Middlesboro Group Home School Middlesboro Independent · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 2 | 2:1 | |
| Middlesboro High School Middlesboro Independent | 09–12 | 337 | 11.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Middlesboro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Tech - Southeast Campus Middlesboro Independent · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | — | |
| Southeast TECH Middlesboro Independent · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.7%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black3.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Middlesboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,743 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Middlesboro
How many public schools are in Middlesboro, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Middlesboro: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,743 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Middlesboro?
Schools with an address in Middlesboro belong to 2 education agencies, led by Middlesboro Independent (7 schools), Bell County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Middlesboro?
Middlesboro High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Middlesboro, with 337 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Middlesboro?
No school with an address in Middlesboro is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Middlesboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Middlesboro public schools is 13.3:1, lower than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Middlesboro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities