Wayne County Middle School

Wayne County
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
679 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wayne County Middle School, located at 95 Champion Drive in Monticello, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Wayne County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the institution strives to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for future success in a rapidly changing world.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Monticello community, reflecting the values and spirit of the region. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs, Wayne County Middle School encourages students to explore their interests, develop leadership qualities, and build a strong sense of school pride. With its dedicated staff and focus on student-centered instruction, the school aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and lifelong learning for all its students.
679
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    571 (84.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    81 (11.9 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
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: Wayne County
Phone: (606)348-6691
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 471
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 221
Grade 7 213
Grade 8 245
Gender Ratio