For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,098 students in 40351, KY (there are , serving 304 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 40351, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 40351, KY are Morehead Youth Development Center, Rodburn Elementary School and Rowan County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40351 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40351, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40351, KY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Rodburn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 Christy Creek Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Rowan County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mcbrayer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-1204
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5955 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-4604
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Rowan County Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School
Alternative School
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721
Gr: PK | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
40351, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bluegrass Discovery Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
400 Flemingsburg Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Grote-thompson Hall, 260 Unive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-2093
Kentucky Technical - Rowan Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Gr: 9-12
Rowan Technical College High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
609 Viking Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-1538
Gr: 9-12
Sunrise Children's Services - Morehead Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2495 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Gr: 9-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 40351, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in 40351, KY include Morehead Youth Development Center, Rodburn Elementary School and Rowan County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 40351?
9 public schools are located in 40351.
What percentage of students in 40351 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 40351 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40351?
40351 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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