Best Magoffin County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 249 students in Magoffin County, KY.

The top-ranked public middle school in Magoffin County, KY is Herald Whitaker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Magoffin County, KY public middle school have an score of 11% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Magoffin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Magoffin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Herald Whitaker Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
:

Bottom 50%

221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190

Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Magoffin County, KY

Magoffin County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

John T Arnett Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hc 88 Box 180
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043

Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Middle Fork Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hc 61 Box 86
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398

Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Millard Hensley Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hc 62 Box 1590
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847

Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Prater Borders Elementary School (Closed 2009)

2101 Mine Fork Rd
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586

Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Salyer Elementary School (Closed 2009)

5781 Royalton Rd.
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325

Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Magoffin County, KY?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Magoffin County, KY include Herald Whitaker Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Magoffin County?

1 public middle schools are located in Magoffin County.

What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County?

Magoffin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).