For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,980 students in 40351, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 273 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 40351, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 40351, KY are Bluegrass Discovery Middle School, Morehead Youth Development Center and Rodburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40351 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40351, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best 40351, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bluegrass Discovery Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Rodburn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 Christy Creek Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5955 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
Rowan County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #66.
Mcbrayer Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Rowan County Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bluegrass Discovery High School
Alternative School
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 W Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Grades: PK
| 159 students
40351, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bluegrass Discovery Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
400 Flemingsburg Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grote-thompson Hall, 260 Unive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kentucky Technical - Rowan Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rowan Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sunrise Children's Services - Morehead Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2495 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40351, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40351, KY include Bluegrass Discovery Middle School, Morehead Youth Development Center and Rodburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40351, KY?
9 public schools are located in 40351, KY.
What percentage of students in 40351, KY go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 40351, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40351, KY?
40351, KY public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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