Jackson County Middle School

Jackson County
139 Hwy 587
McKee, KY 40447
401 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jackson County Middle School, located in the rural community of McKee, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the region. Situated on Highway 587, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grades. As part of the Jackson County Public School system, the institution focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique social and emotional needs of pre-teen and early adolescent learners.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the tight-knit McKee community by providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Jackson County Middle School strives to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students, encouraging them to become active, positive contributors to their local community. The school remains committed to providing the resources and guidance necessary for every student to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.
401
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    388 (96.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    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: Jackson County
Phone: (606)287-8351
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 260
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 6 130
Grade 7 143
Grade 8 128
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Barnabus Home Middle School
Jackson County
2 Students
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402 (7.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th