South Magoffin Elementary School

171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Magoffin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Magoffin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

South Magoffin Elementary School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

South Magoffin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Magoffin Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#934 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
38%
35-39%
45%
21-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Magoffin Elementary School's ranking?
South Magoffin Elementary School is ranked #934 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend South Magoffin Elementary School?
199 students attend South Magoffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Magoffin Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Magoffin Elementary School?
South Magoffin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Magoffin Elementary School offer ?
South Magoffin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Magoffin Elementary School part of?
South Magoffin Elementary School is part of Magoffin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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