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Public School Review - Established 2003

Magoffin County School District

109 Gardner Trail
Salyersville, KY 41465
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (606) 349-6117
www.magoffin.kyschools.us

Top Rankings

Magoffin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,902 students in Magoffin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Magoffin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,902 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K136142
Kind132265
1135276
2149279
3148289
4124271
5125276
6155276
7139257
8121274
9120298
10126295
11145283
12147264
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District Rank

Magoffin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#155 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMagoffin County School District
2023#155
2022#152
2021#167
2019#78
2018#85
2017#79
2016#115
2015#122
2014#113
2013#130
2012#148
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21%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
202321%38%
202220%38%
202113%30%
201946%46%
201844%47%
201749%47%
201640%49%
201536%45%
201436%46%
201332%42%
201225%41%
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36%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
202236%45%
202128%42%
201956%56%
201844%56%
201754%56%
201654%56%
201552%55%
201452%54%
201345%51%
201242%48%
201172%72%
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14%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
202214%22%
202118%24%
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92%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
202392%90%
202287%90%
202192%90%
202095%90%
201995%90%
201892%90%
201792%89%
201692%89%
201595%89%
201487%88%
201392%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
20240.030.46
20230.030.45
20220.030.44
20210.030.42
20200.020.41
20190.020.41
20180.010.39
20170.010.39
20160.010.38
20150.140.38
20130.020.35
20120.030.33
20110.020.32
20100.010.32
20090.020.30
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
20242%10%
20231%9%
20221%8%
20211%8%
20201%7%
20191%7%
20131%5%
20122%4%
20111%4%
20101%4%
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% Black
n/a
11%
% White
98%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
202498%72%
202398%73%
202299%74%
202199%75%
202099%76%
201999%76%
2018100%77%
2017100%77%
2016100%78%
201585%78%
2014100%79%
201399%80%
201298%81%
201199%82%
201099%82%
2009100%83%
2008100%83%
2007100%84%
2006100%86%
2005100%86%
2004100%86%
2003100%87%
2002100%87%
2001100%86%
2000100%87%
1999100%87%
1998100%88%
1997100%88%
1996100%89%
1995100%89%
1994100%87%
1993100%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
1990100%90%
1989100%90%
1988100%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,425 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,427 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
2023$33 MM$31 MM
2022$28 MM$28 MM
2021$33 MM$31 MM
2020$28 MM$28 MM
2019$28 MM$29 MM
2018$28 MM$28 MM
2017$30 MM$27 MM
2016$37 MM$26 MM
2015$26 MM$24 MM
2014$27 MM$25 MM
2012$28 MM$25 MM
2011$27 MM$25 MM
2010$26 MM$24 MM
2009$26 MM$24 MM
2008$27 MM$23 MM
2007$25 MM$21 MM
2006$23 MM$21 MM
2005$22 MM$19 MM
2004$22 MM$18 MM
2003$21 MM$17 MM
2002$19 MM$16 MM
2001$20 MM$16 MM
2000$19 MM$15 MM
1999$19 MM$15 MM
1998$18 MM$13 MM
1997$18 MM$13 MM
1996$17 MM$12 MM
1995$16 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
2023$27 MM$31 MM
2022$26 MM$30 MM
2021$27 MM$31 MM
2020$26 MM$30 MM
2019$25 MM$29 MM
2018$25 MM$29 MM
2017$28 MM$27 MM
2016$44 MM$26 MM
2015$32 MM$24 MM
2014$33 MM$24 MM
2012$26 MM$25 MM
2011$28 MM$25 MM
2010$32 MM$24 MM
2009$28 MM$23 MM
2008$35 MM$23 MM
2007$29 MM$23 MM
2006$24 MM$21 MM
2005$22 MM$20 MM
2004$20 MM$18 MM
2003$20 MM$17 MM
2002$20 MM$16 MM
2001$19 MM$15 MM
2000$18 MM$16 MM
1999$17 MM$15 MM
1998$16 MM$14 MM
1997$18 MM$14 MM
1996$18 MM$13 MM
1995$16 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$17,425
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
2023$16,456$14,017
2022$13,455$12,277
2021$16,571$13,947
2020$13,455$12,277
2019$13,294$12,601
2018$13,118$12,004
2017$13,713$11,655
2016$17,040$11,340
2015$11,291$10,260
2012$11,862$10,538
2011$12,068$10,815
2010$10,647$10,260
2009$10,926$10,129
2008$11,320$9,593
2007$10,567$9,177
2006$9,178$8,595
2005$8,926$8,058
2004$8,576$7,571
2003$8,069$7,233
2002$7,414$6,765
2001$7,852$6,804
2000$7,389$6,297
1999$6,903$6,223
1998$6,113$5,571
1997$6,348$5,719
1995$5,585$5,143
1992$4,261$3,961
1990$3,097$3,028
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Spending / Student
$14,427
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMagoffin County School DistrictKentucky
2023$13,625$14,031
2022$12,289$13,046
2021$13,721$13,961
2020$12,289$13,046
2019$11,924$12,743
2018$11,824$12,248
2017$12,949$11,623
2016$20,055$11,206
2015$14,154$10,180
2012$10,915$10,497
2011$12,432$10,742
2010$13,347$10,180
2009$11,960$9,906
2008$14,638$9,747
2007$12,423$9,749
2006$9,356$8,847
2005$8,550$8,358
2004$7,946$7,657
2003$7,708$7,021
2002$7,651$6,829
2001$7,628$6,553
2000$7,034$6,848
1999$6,248$6,265
1998$5,584$5,710
1997$6,192$6,044
1995$5,645$4,886
1992$3,814$3,804
1990$3,171$3,062
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Best Magoffin County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
North Magoffin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1991 Hwy 460 W
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Magoffin County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Gr: 7-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Salyersville Grade School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Hornet Drive
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,902 students.
What is the rank of Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District is ranked #158 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County School District?
98% of Magoffin County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magoffin County School District?
Magoffin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Magoffin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,427 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,902 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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