For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,112 students in Morgantown, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Morgantown, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Morgantown, KY are Butler County Learning Center, Butler County High School and North Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgantown, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Morgantown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Morgantown, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Butler County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Co. Area Technology Center
Vocational School
179 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Morgantown, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5435 Caneyville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morgantown, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Morgantown, KY include Butler County Learning Center, Butler County High School and North Butler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morgantown, KY?
6 public schools are located in Morgantown, KY.
What percentage of students in Morgantown, KY go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Morgantown, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgantown, KY?
Morgantown, KY public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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