Southern Middle School

871 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southern Middle School, located at 200 Enterprise Drive in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Pulaski County school district. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the early adolescent years, typically spanning grades six through eight. The school is situated in a central hub of Somerset, providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the social-emotional growth necessary for students as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school is known for being an integral part of the local community, fostering a culture that encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic clubs. By maintaining a focus on rigorous standards and supportive instruction, Southern Middle School aims to prepare its students for future academic success. Its location on Enterprise Drive places it in close proximity to other district facilities, helping to create a cohesive educational campus that serves the families of the greater Somerset area.

871

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	758
Hispanic	54
Black	7
Asian	23
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

White
758 (87.0%)
Hispanic
54 (6.2%)
Two or More
26 (3.0%)
Asian
23 (2.6%)
Black
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Pulaski County
Phone:	(606)679-6855
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	547
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 309

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 276