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Best Morgan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,824 students in Morgan County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, KY are Ezel Elementary School, Woodsbend Youth Development Center and East Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County 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 Morgan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ezel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
31 Walnut Street
Ezel, KY 41425
(606) 725-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7585 Hwy 172
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 522-8152
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Morgan County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Wrigley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7490 Hwy 7
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8302
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Morgan County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8102
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Morgan Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Hwy 460 W
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
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
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Rise Academy
Alternative School
156 Road To Success
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 Morgan County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, KY include Ezel Elementary School, Woodsbend Youth Development Center and East Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan County?
10 public schools are located in Morgan County.
What percentage of students in Morgan County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Morgan County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County 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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