Fayette County, KY, September 9, 2025
News Summary
A new middle school, Mary E. Britton, has opened in Fayette County, marking over two decades since the last new school was built. The facility, located on Polo Club Boulevard, spans 185,000 square feet with an investment exceeding $82 million. It aims to serve 550 students initially, with plans to expand to 1,200. Featuring innovative facilities like a medical science lab and a chicken coop for agriscience, the school also emphasizes community involvement and civic responsibility among students, preparing them for future success.
Lexington, KY – A new chapter in Fayette County’s educational landscape has begun with the opening of the Mary E. Britton Middle School. This marks the first new middle school in Fayette County Public Schools in over two decades. Located on Polo Club Boulevard in eastern Lexington, the facility spans 185,000 square feet and comes with a total investment of over $82 million.
The new school will serve 550 students in grades 6-8 in its inaugural fall, with the capacity to expand to accommodate up to 1,200 students as needed. With this development, Fayette County aims to provide quality education in a modern setting, emphasizing innovative learning and community involvement…