For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,655 students in West Liberty, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 36 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in West Liberty, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Liberty, KY are Woodsbend Youth Development Center, East Valley Elementary School and Morgan County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Liberty, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Liberty have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Liberty, KY (2026-27)
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 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7585 Hwy 172
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Morgan County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Wrigley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7490 Hwy 7
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Morgan Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Hwy 460 W
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8552
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: Inquire with school
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
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 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Liberty, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in West Liberty, KY include Woodsbend Youth Development Center, East Valley Elementary School and Morgan County High School.
How many public schools are located in West Liberty?
9 public schools are located in West Liberty.
What percentage of students in West Liberty go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in West Liberty are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Liberty?
West Liberty public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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