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8 schools in Middlesboro

Kentucky · Public K-12

Middlesboro, Kentucky operates 8 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 1,743 students (around 218 per school).

4-year change in Middlesboro

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,743
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,743
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12

About Middlesboro

Middlesboro is an average-sized Kentucky city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 1,743 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high.

Per-school enrollment runs near 218, meaningfully below the state mean of about 467.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,743 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,743 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 4-year window.

On allk12, the community for Middlesboro discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Middlesboro, Kentucky?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Middlesboro, with a combined enrollment of about 1,743.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Middlesboro?
Middlesboro has 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools.
What is the largest public school in Middlesboro?
Yellow Creek School Center is the largest public school in Middlesboro by enrollment, with approximately 575 students.
What school districts serve Middlesboro?
Middlesboro is served by 2 public school districts, including Middlesboro Independent, Bell County.
What grade levels do public schools in Middlesboro cover?
Public schools in Middlesboro serve students from pre-K through grade 12.