SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Southern Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fayette County school district, located in Lexington, KY with about 801 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Southern Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Southern Middle School, located at 400 Wilson-Downing Road in Lexington, Kentucky, is part of the Fayette County Public Schools district. Serving students in the suburban area of southern Lexington, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility is situated in a well-established neighborhood, functioning as a central hub for the surrounding community’s adolescents during their formative middle grade years.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs alongside its core curriculum. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, Southern Middle School strives to create a supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student body. As part of a larger urban school district, the school works to balance rigorous academic standards with the personalized attention necessary to help middle schoolers succeed during a pivotal time in their education.

For more information, contact Southern Middle School at (859) 381-3582 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.