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Best Magoffin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,946 students in Magoffin County, KY.

The top-ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY are South Magoffin Elementary School, North Magoffin Elementary School and Magoffin County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Magoffin County, KY public schools have an score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Magoffin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.

Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Magoffin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

South Magoffin Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325

Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #22.

North Magoffin Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
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1991 Hwy 460 W
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847

Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #33.

Magoffin County High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011

Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #44.

Herald Whitaker Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
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221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190

Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #55.

Salyersville Grade School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
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204 Hornet Drive
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411

Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Magoffin County, KY

Magoffin County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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John T Arnett Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hc 88 Box 180
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043

Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Middle Fork Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hc 61 Box 86
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398

Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Millard Hensley Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hc 62 Box 1590
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847

Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Prater Borders Elementary School (Closed 2009)

2101 Mine Fork Rd
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586

Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Salyer Elementary School (Closed 2009)

5781 Royalton Rd.
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325

Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY?

The top-ranked public schools in Magoffin County, KY include South Magoffin Elementary School, North Magoffin Elementary School and Magoffin County High School.

How many public schools are located in Magoffin County?

5 public schools are located in Magoffin County.

What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County?

Magoffin County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).