For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 623 students in Morgan County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, KY are Woodsbend Youth Development Center and Morgan County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Morgan County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morgan County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Morgan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Morgan County High School
Magnet 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
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
162 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8452
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8452
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9517 Hwy 191
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
87 Redwine Rd
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, KY include Woodsbend Youth Development Center and Morgan County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morgan County?
3 public high schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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