For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 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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