Top Rankings
Morgan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,881 students in Morgan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Morgan County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,881 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Morgan 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
24 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,834 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
98%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
165
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,855 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,392 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,855
$14,317
Spending / Student
$16,392
$14,055
Best Morgan County School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,881 students.
What is the rank of Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District is ranked #144 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County School District?
98% of Morgan County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Morgan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,392 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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