For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 586 students in Magoffin County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Magoffin County, KY is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Magoffin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Magoffin County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magoffin County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Magoffin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magoffin County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Magoffin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 88 Box 180
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Hc 61 Box 86
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Hc 62 Box 1590
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
2101 Mine Fork Rd
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
5781 Royalton Rd.
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Magoffin County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Magoffin County, KY include Magoffin County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Magoffin County?
1 public high schools are located in Magoffin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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