Williamstown Jr. High

Williamstown Independent
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
160 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Williamstown Jr. High, located at 300 Helton Street in Williamstown, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Williamstown Independent School District. As a junior high facility, it acts as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The school is situated in a small, tight-knit community, which often translates into a supportive environment where faculty and staff are closely integrated with both students and local families.

Academically and culturally, the school emphasizes a transition toward more specialized instruction while maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student well-being. Because it is part of an independent district, Williamstown Jr. High often benefits from a focused administrative approach and a strong sense of school spirit. The institution strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school by fostering both academic growth and the personal responsibility necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.
160
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    148 (92.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Williamstown Independent
Phone: (859)824-4421
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 56
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Grant County Middle School
Grant County
807 Students
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035 (1.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th