Knox County Middle School

Knox County
311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906
522 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Knox County Middle School, located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated at 311 N Main St, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescent students. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Knox County area.

The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and student growth, striving to create a supportive culture where educators and families work in partnership. In addition to core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, the school typically provides access to exploratory classes and athletic programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. As a focal point of Barbourville, Knox County Middle School plays a vital role in the district’s mission to equip young learners with the essential skills and character traits necessary for future success.
522
Total Students
42.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    501 (96.0%)
  • Black
    9 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Knox County
Phone: (606)545-5267
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 396
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 199
Grade 7 154
Grade 8 169
Gender Ratio