For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,478 students in 42437, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 238 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 42437, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42437, KY are Union County Learning Academy, Union County High School and Morganfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42437 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42437, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42437, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Morganfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 S Mart St
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Union County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
union county area vocational Educational center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Preschool And Headstart
Magnet School
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Grades: PK
| 90 students
42437, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clements Victory Technical High School #2 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Earle C Clements Victory Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Grades: 12
| 46 students
4465 Us 60 West
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42437, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42437, KY include Union County Learning Academy, Union County High School and Morganfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42437?
6 public schools are located in 42437.
What percentage of students in 42437 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 42437 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42437?
42437 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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