For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,881 students in Morgan County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, KY are Woodsbend Youth Development Center, East Valley Elementary School 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morgan County (2024)
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:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
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
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Morgan County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Morgan Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Morgan County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Ezel Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 Walnut Street
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #77.
Wrigley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7490 Hwy 7
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
Grades: PK-5
| 321 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 Area Technology Center
Vocational 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 schools in Morgan County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, KY include Woodsbend Youth Development Center, East Valley Elementary School and Morgan County High School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan County, KY?
9 public schools are located in Morgan County, KY.
What percentage of students in Morgan County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County, KY?
Morgan County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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