Morgan County High School

150 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Morgan County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morgan County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Morgan County High School's student population of 533 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Morgan County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan County High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#543 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morgan County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morgan County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morgan County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morgan County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morgan County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morgan County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Morgan County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Morgan County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morgan County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morgan County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan County High School's ranking?
Morgan County High School is ranked #543 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morgan County High School?
The graduation rate of Morgan County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Morgan County High School?
533 students attend Morgan County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Morgan County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan County High School?
Morgan County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morgan County High School offer ?
Morgan County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgan County High School part of?
Morgan County High School is part of Morgan County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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