Top Rankings
Magoffin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,946 students in Magoffin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Magoffin County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
1,946 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Magoffin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,903 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
98%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
138
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,031 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,101 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,031
$14,224
Spending / Student
$14,101
$13,964
Best Magoffin County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magoffin County High 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
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
South Magoffin Elementary 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
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Herald Whitaker Middle 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
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
North Magoffin Elementary 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
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Salyersville Grade 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
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,946 students.
What is the rank of Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District is ranked #153 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County School District?
98% of Magoffin County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Magoffin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,101 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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