For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 249 students in Magoffin County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Magoffin County, KY is Herald Whitaker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magoffin County, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Magoffin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Magoffin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herald Whitaker Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Hornet Dr
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-5190
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Magoffin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 88 Box 180
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Gunlock, KY 41632
(606) 884-5043
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Hc 61 Box 86
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-3398
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Hc 62 Box 1590
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2847
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2101 Mine Fork Rd
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 349-2586
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
5781 Royalton Rd.
Salyersville, KY 41465
(606) 884-7325
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 middle schools in Magoffin County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Magoffin County, KY include Herald Whitaker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Magoffin County?
1 public middle schools are located in Magoffin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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