For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,019 students in Magoffin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Magoffin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,019 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Magoffin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,975 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
98%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
155
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,415 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,591 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,415
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,591
$14,055
Best Magoffin County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Grades: 7-8
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
North Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1991 Hwy 460 W
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Salyersville Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Hornet Drive
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Magoffin County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 637 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,019 students.
What is the rank of Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District is ranked #165 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County School District?
98% of Magoffin County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Magoffin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,591 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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