Kenneth D. King Middle School

Mercer County
937 Moberly Rd.
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
610 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Kenneth D. King Middle School is a public educational institution located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, serving the local community within the Mercer County school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with the social and emotional development of students during their crucial middle school years. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, Kenneth D. King Middle School places value on community engagement and the holistic growth of its student body. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which allow pupils to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of school spirit. Located in the heart of Harrodsburg, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, striving to maintain a supportive culture that helps young adolescents successfully transition into their secondary education.
610
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    490 (80.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (6.6 %)
  • Black
    23 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mercer County
Phone: (859)733-7060
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 330
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 6 200
Grade 7 201
Grade 8 209
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Boyle County Middle School
Boyle County
679 Students
1651 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422 (9.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th