For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 634 students in Morgan County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morgan County, KY are Woodsbend Youth Development Center and Morgan County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Morgan County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morgan County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Morgan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-3177
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Morgan County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8702
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
162 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8452
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8452
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Rise Academy
Alternative School
156 Road To Success
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
West Liberty, KY 41472
(606) 743-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9517 Hwy 191
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Cannel City, KY 41408
(606) 743-8252
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
87 Redwine Rd
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Wrigley, KY 41477
(606) 743-8352
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morgan County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morgan County, KY include Woodsbend Youth Development Center and Morgan County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morgan County?
4 public high schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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