Grant County Middle School

Grant County
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
699 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Grant County Middle School, located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the surrounding community. As part of the Grant County School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility at 305 School Rd is designed to accommodate the diverse needs of middle-level learners, offering a structured curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on cultivating a sense of school spirit and community involvement. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that help them explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a partnership between parents, educators, and the local Dry Ridge community, Grant County Middle School strives to prepare its students to become well-rounded individuals ready for the challenges of high school and beyond.
699
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    611 (87.4%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.9%)
  • Black
    9 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Grant County
Phone: (859)824-7161
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 450
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 6 224
Grade 7 233
Grade 8 242
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Williamstown Jr. High
Williamstown Independent
172 Students
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097 (1.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th