For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,014 students in Magoffin County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY are Magoffin County High School, South Magoffin Elementary School and Herald Whitaker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magoffin County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Magoffin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Magoffin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magoffin County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
South Magoffin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
North Magoffin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1991 Hwy 460 W
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Salyersville Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Hornet Drive
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Magoffin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 88 Box 180
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Hc 61 Box 86
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Hc 62 Box 1590
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
2101 Mine Fork Rd
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
5781 Royalton Rd.
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY include Magoffin County High School, South Magoffin Elementary School and Herald Whitaker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Magoffin County?
5 public schools are located in Magoffin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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