Top 5 Best Morehead Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,126 students in Morehead, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 304 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Morehead, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Morehead, KY are Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School, Morehead Youth Development Center and Rodburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Morehead have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Morehead, KY (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Rodburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91 Christy Creek Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5955 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Rowan County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Mcbrayer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Rowan County Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
499 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowan County Preschool Center
Magnet School
455 W Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Grades: PK
| 174 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Flemingsburg Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grote-thompson Hall, 260 Unive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2495 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Morehead, KY?
How many public schools are located in Morehead?
9 public schools are located in Morehead.
What percentage of students in Morehead go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Morehead are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead?
Morehead public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morehead are often viewed compared to one another?

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