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Best 42437 Kentucky Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Union County Learning Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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4464 Us Hwy 60w
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%)
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Bottom 50%

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4464 Us Hwy 60w
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%)
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511 S Mart St
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%)
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4465 Us Hwy 60w
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

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4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3120

Gr: 9-12

Rank: n/an/a

Union County Preschool And Headstart

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4464 Us Hwy 60 W
Morganfield, KY 42437
(270) 389-3553

Gr: PK | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 42437 Kentucky

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

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

Gr: 12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 80%

Union County Preschoolheadstart Elementary School (Closed 2010)

4465 Us 60 West
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).