Anderson County Middle School

768 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Anderson County Middle School, located at 1 Mustang Trail in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the Anderson County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured yet supportive academic environment designed to bridge the gap between primary and secondary education. The school is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Anderson County Middle School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community spirit, often rallying under its "Mustang" mascot. The campus serves as a hub for student life in Lawrenceburg, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and build social connections. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the personal responsibility needed to succeed in the local community and the wider world.

768

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson County Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	676
Hispanic	39
Black	11
Asian	7
Two or More	35

White
676 (88.0%)
Hispanic
39 (5.1%)
Two or More
35 (4.6%)
Black
11 (1.4%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)

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:	Anderson County
Phone:	(502)839-9261
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 291

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 260