For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,497 students in 42437, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 238 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 42437, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 42437, KY are Union County Learning Academy, Union County High School and Morganfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42437 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42437, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42437, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Union County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4464 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Morganfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 S Mart St
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2611
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Union County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Us Hwy 60w
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-0224
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Area Vocational Educational Center
Vocational School
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553
Gr: PK | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
42437, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clements Victory Technical High School #2 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Earle C Clements Victory Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2302 Us Hwy 60 East
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2419
Gr: 12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 80%
4465 Us 60 West
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-2742
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 42437, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 42437, KY include Union County Learning Academy, Union County High School and Morganfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 42437?
6 public schools are located in 42437.
What percentage of students in 42437 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 42437 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42437?
42437 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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