Wurtland Middle School

250 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wurtland Middle School is a public school located in Wurtland, Kentucky, serving students in Greenup County. As part of the Greenup County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school community emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, encouraging learners to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility through a variety of core curriculum offerings and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Wurtland Middle School is known for its sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing meaningful relationships between faculty, students, and parents, the school aims to create a supportive culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests, whether through athletics, arts, or academic clubs. Its location in Wurtland reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, striving to prepare its student body for long-term success in their future academic and professional endeavors.

250

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wurtland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
240 (96.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.0 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Greenup County
Phone:	(606)836-0025
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 73

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 96