Top Rankings
Morgan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,823 students in Morgan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Morgan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
9 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,823 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Morgan 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
17 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,753 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
96%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
129
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,360 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,913 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM

Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,360
$14,242

Spending / Student
$16,913
$13,981

Best Morgan County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Ezel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Walnut Street
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Morgan County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7585 Hwy 172
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Morgan County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Morgan Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Hwy 460 W
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wrigley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7490 Hwy 7
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Ky Education Center
Vocational School
200 Road To Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-2800
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-2800
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Rise Academy
Alternative School
156 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,823 students.
What is the rank of Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District is ranked #111 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County School District?
96% of Morgan County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Morgan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,913 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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