For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,946 students in Magoffin County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY are South Magoffin Elementary School, North Magoffin Elementary School and Magoffin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magoffin County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Magoffin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Magoffin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
North Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1991 Hwy 460 W
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Magoffin County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Gr: 7-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Salyersville Grade School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Hornet Drive
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY include South Magoffin Elementary School, North Magoffin Elementary School and Magoffin County High School.
How many public schools are located in Magoffin County?
5 public schools are located in Magoffin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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