For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,014 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 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
2,014 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,970 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
98%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
139
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
158
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,456 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,625 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,456
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,625
$13,943
Best Magoffin County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,014 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.
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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Magoffin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,625 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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