Powell County Middle School

Powell County
770 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380
418 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Powell County Middle School, located in Stanton, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, providing instruction for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Powell County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle school transition years. The facility on West College Avenue emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school plays an active role in the Stanton community by promoting student involvement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Powell County Middle School seeks to help students build essential life skills, character, and a strong sense of school spirit. The institution remains committed to leveraging local resources and faculty expertise to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere.
418
Total Students
23.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    389 (93.1%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
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: Powell County
Phone: (606)663-3308
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 6 141
Grade 7 142
Grade 8 135
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Estill County Middle School
Estill County
423 Students
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336 (9.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th