Grayson County Middle School

Grayson County
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
839 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Grayson County Middle School, located in Leitchfield, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the county. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the middle grades. The school utilizes a standard Kentucky-based curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while providing support systems to help them navigate the challenges of early adolescence.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and extracurricular involvement, often hosting sports teams, clubs, and various student organizations that encourage school spirit and personal development. By maintaining a presence on John Hill Taylor Drive, the facility serves as a vital component of the local Leitchfield community, working to create a stable, supportive learning environment that encourages students to pursue excellence in their academic and extracurricular endeavors.
839
Total Students
60.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    799 (95.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: Grayson County
Phone: (270)259-4175
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 458
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 6 257
Grade 7 287
Grade 8 295
Gender Ratio