Kenneth D. King Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330 · Mercer County
#108 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#6461 of 15,369 nationally
About Kenneth D. King Middle School
Kenneth D. King Middle School is a public middle located in Harrodsburg, in the Mercer County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 581 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 108th of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 581.
There are 4 schools in Harrodsburg; Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kenneth D. King Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kenneth D. King Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mercer County Elementary School
Harrodsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
713 students · 302 m away
Mercer County Intermediate School
Harrodsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
570 students · 739 m away
Mercer County Senior High School
Harrodsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
748 students · 880 m away
Burgin Independent School
Burgin · Public other · Grades PK–12
525 students · 8.7 km away
Woodlawn Elementary School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
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580 students
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583 students
Barret Traditional Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Madison Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students
Taylor County Middle School
Campbellsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students
Bardstown Middle School
Bardstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kenneth D. King Middle School a good school?
Kenneth D. King Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #108 of 217 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kenneth D. King Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks #108 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #6461 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kenneth D. King Middle School?
Kenneth D. King Middle School had 581 students in 2025.
Is Kenneth D. King Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Kenneth D. King Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kenneth D. King Middle School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Kenneth D. King Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.