For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 477 students in Morgan County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, KY are Woodsbend Youth Development Center and Morgan County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Morgan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Morgan County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Rise Academy
Alternative School
156 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9517 Hwy 191
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
87 Redwine Rd
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, KY include Woodsbend Youth Development Center and Morgan County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morgan County?
4 public middle schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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